Joseph Kent Politician

Joseph Kent (January 14, 1779 – November 24, 1837), a Whig, was a United States Senator from Maryland, serving from 1833 until his death in 1837. He also served in the House of Representatives, serving the second district of Maryland from 1811–1815 and again from 1819–1826, and as the 19th Governor of Maryland from 1826-1829.

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Joseph Kent
Birth dateJanuary 14, 1779
Birth place
Maryland , Calvert County Maryland
Date of deathNovember 24, 1837
Place of death
Maryland , Bladensburg Maryland

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Whig Party (United States)
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