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Horatio King
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This article is about the United States Postmaster General. For his son, see Horatio Collins King.
Horatio King (June 21, 1811 – May 20, 1897) was Postmaster General of the United States under James Buchanan.
Quick Facts 19th United States Postmaster General, President ...
Horatio King | |
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19th United States Postmaster General | |
In office February 12, 1861 – March 5, 1861 | |
President | James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | Joseph Holt |
Succeeded by | Montgomery Blair |
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Born | (1811-06-21)June 21, 1811 Paris, Maine, U.S. |
Died | May 20, 1897(1897-05-20) (aged 85) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Horatio Collins King (Son) |
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