Allen D. Candler
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Allen Daniel Candler (November 4, 1834 – October 26, 1910), was a Georgia state legislator, U.S. Representative and the 56th Governor of Georgia.
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Allen D. Candler | |
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56th Governor of Georgia | |
In office October 29, 1898 – October 25, 1902 | |
Preceded by | William Y. Atkinson |
Succeeded by | Joseph M. Terrell |
14th Secretary of State of Georgia | |
In office 1894–1898 | |
Preceded by | Philip Cook, Sr. |
Succeeded by | William C. Clifton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1891 | |
Preceded by | Emory Speer |
Succeeded by | Thomas E. Winn |
Member of the Georgia Senate | |
In office 1878–1880 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1873–1878 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Allen Daniel Candler (1834-11-04)November 4, 1834 Auraria, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | October 26, 1910(1910-10-26) (aged 75) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Eugenia Williams |
Residence | Gainesville, Georgia |
Alma mater | Mercer University |
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