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Luther Severance
American politician and diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luther Severance (October 26, 1797 – January 25, 1855) was a United States representative and diplomat from Maine.
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Luther Severance | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Randall |
Succeeded by | Hiram Belcher |
U.S. Commissioner to Hawaii | |
In office June 7, 1850 – December 1853 | |
Preceded by | Charles Eames |
Succeeded by | David L. Gregg |
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Born | (1797-10-26)October 26, 1797 Montague, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 25, 1855(1855-01-25) (aged 57) Augusta, Maine, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
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