William Paine Lord

American politician, 9th Governor of Oregon

William Paine Lord - Leaders & Politicians born July 20th, 1838
Born
Died

1911
115 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 9th Governor of Oregon from 1895 to 1899. Worked as a lawyer, establishing a legal practice in the state. Held various political positions and contributed to the development of Oregon's infrastructure and education system. Advocated for state issues and served the public throughout his career.

Governed Oregon during a period of growth

Promoted educational initiatives in the state

Advanced infrastructure development

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