John L. Pennington
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John L. Pennington (1829 – July 9, 1900) was an American politician and newspaper publisher. He was an Alabama state senator, and the fifth Governor of Dakota Territory.[1]
Quick Facts Governor of the Dakota Territory, Preceded by ...
John L. Pennington | |
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Governor of the Dakota Territory | |
In office January 1, 1874 – April 12, 1878 | |
Preceded by | John A. Burbank |
Succeeded by | William Alanson Howard |
Personal details | |
Born | 1829 (1829) New Bern, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 9, 1900(1900-07-09) (aged 70–71) Anniston, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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