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Robert T. Hooe
American military leader and politician (1743–1809) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Townshend Hooe (October 3, 1743 – March 16, 1809) was a Revolutionary War officer, businessman, and politician who served as the first mayor of Alexandria, Virginia.[1]
Quick Facts Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, Preceded by ...
Robert T. Hooe | |
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Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia | |
In office 1780–1781 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | James Hendricks |
Personal details | |
Born | October 3, 1743 Maryland, British America |
Died | March 16, 1809 (aged 65) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1776–1783 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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