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Francis R. Shunk
American politician and 10th Governor of Pennsylvania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis Rawn Shunk (August 7, 1788 – July 20, 1848) was the tenth governor of Pennsylvania from 1845 to 1848.[1]
Quick Facts 10th Governor of Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
Francis R. Shunk | |
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10th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 21, 1845 – July 9, 1848 | |
Preceded by | David R. Porter |
Succeeded by | William F. Johnston |
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Born | Francis Rawn Shunk August 7, 1788 Trappe, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 20, 1848(1848-07-20) (aged 59) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jane Findlay (1820–1848) |
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