John G. Palfrey Politician

John Gorham Palfrey (May 2, 1796 – April 26, 1881) was an American clergyman and historian who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. A Unitarian minister, he played a leading role in the early history of Harvard Divinity School, and he later became involved in politics as a State Representative and U.S. Congressman.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 02, 1796
Birth place	Massachusetts
Religion	American Unitarian Association
Date of death	April 26, 1881
Place of death	Cambridge Massachusetts
Resting place	Mount Auburn Cemetery
Education	Harvard University Phillips Exeter Academy Harvard Divinity School

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Politician

office	Massachusetts House of Representatives 10th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth
party	Republican Party (United States) Whig Party (United States) Free Soil Party
region	Massachusetts's 4th congressional district