James W. Grimes
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"Senator Grimes" redirects here. For the Georgia State Senate member, see Thomas Wingfield Grimes.
James Wilson Grimes (October 20, 1816 – February 7, 1872) was an American politician, serving as the third Governor of Iowa and a United States Senator from Iowa.
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James Wilson Grimes | |
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United States Senator from Iowa | |
In office March 4, 1859 – December 6, 1869 | |
Preceded by | George Wallace Jones |
Succeeded by | James B. Howell |
3rd Governor of Iowa | |
In office December 9, 1854 – January 13, 1858 | |
Preceded by | Stephen P. Hempstead |
Succeeded by | Ralph P. Lowe |
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Born | (1816-10-20)October 20, 1816 Deering, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | February 7, 1872(1872-02-07) (aged 55) Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
Resting place | Aspen Grove Cemetery |
Political party | Whig, Republican |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
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