William Sprague III
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William Sprague, also known as William III or William Sprague III (November 3, 1799 – October 19, 1856), was a politician and industrialist from the U.S. state of Rhode Island, serving as the 14th Governor, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator. He was the uncle of William Sprague IV, also a Governor and Senator from Rhode Island.
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William Sprague III | |
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United States Senator from Rhode Island | |
In office February 18, 1842 – January 17, 1844 | |
Preceded by | Nathan F. Dixon |
Succeeded by | John B. Francis |
14th Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office May 2, 1838 – May 2, 1839 | |
Lieutenant | Joseph Childs |
Preceded by | John B. Francis |
Succeeded by | Samuel Ward King |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837 | |
Preceded by | Tristam Burges |
Succeeded by | Robert B. Cranston |
Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1832–1835 | |
Preceded by | Joseph L. Tillinghast |
Succeeded by | Henry Y. Cranston |
Personal details | |
Born | (1799-11-03)November 3, 1799 Cranston, Rhode Island |
Died | October 19, 1856(1856-10-19) (aged 56) Providence, Rhode Island |
Political party | Whig |
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