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Albert S. Willis
American politician and diplomat (1843–1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Australian politician, see Albert Willis (Australian politician).
Albert Shelby Willis (January 22, 1843 – January 6, 1897) was a United States Representative from Kentucky and a Minister to Hawaii.
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Albert S. Willis | |
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United States Ambassador to Hawaii | |
In office November 7, 1893 – January 6, 1897 | |
President | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | James Henderson Blount |
Succeeded by | Harold M. Sewall |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1887 | |
Preceded by | Henry Watterson |
Succeeded by | Asher G. Caruth |
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Born | (1843-01-22)January 22, 1843 Shelbyville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | January 6, 1897(1897-01-06) (aged 53) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Louisville School of Law |
Profession | Lawyer |
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