William A. Clark
American mining magnate and politician (1839–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Clark, see William Clark (disambiguation).
William Andrews Clark Sr. (January 8, 1839 – March 2, 1925) was an American entrepreneur, involved with mining, banking, and railroads, as well as a politician.[1][2]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Montana, Preceded by ...
William Clark | |
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United States Senator from Montana | |
In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1907 | |
Preceded by | Thomas H. Carter |
Succeeded by | Joseph M. Dixon |
In office March 4, 1899 – May 15, 1900 | |
Preceded by | Lee Mantle |
Succeeded by | Paris Gibson |
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Born | William Andrews Clark (1839-01-08)January 8, 1839 Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | March 2, 1925(1925-03-02) (aged 86) New York City, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Katherine Stauffer
(m. 1869; died 1893)Anna La Chapelle (m. 1901) |
Children | 9, including Charles, William, Huguette |
Education | Iowa Wesleyan University |
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