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John Elliott Ward
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Elliott Ward (October 2, 1814 – November 30, 1902) was an American politician and diplomat.
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John Elliott Ward | |
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United States Minister to the Qing Empire | |
In office August 10, 1859 – December 15, 1860 | |
President | James Buchanan |
Preceded by | William B. Reed |
Succeeded by | Anson Burlingame |
Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1853–1854 | |
Preceded by | James A. Meriwether |
Succeeded by | William H. Stiles |
31st Mayor of Savannah, Georgia | |
In office 1853–1854 | |
Preceded by | Richard Wayne |
Succeeded by | Edward C. Anderson |
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Born | John Elliott Ward (1814-10-02)October 2, 1814 Sunbury, Georgia |
Died | November 30, 1902(1902-11-30) (aged 88) Dorchester, Georgia |
Political party | Democratic Party |
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