William Dennison Jr. Politician

William Dennison, Jr. (November 23, 1815 – June 15, 1882) was a Whig and Republican politician from Ohio. He served as the 24th Governor of Ohio and as U.S. Postmaster General in the Cabinet of President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.

Personal facts

William Dennison Jr.
Birth dateNovember 23, 1815
Birth place
Cincinnati
Date of deathJune 15, 1882
Place of death
Columbus Ohio
Education
Miami University
Profession
Lawyer

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Politician

officeUnited States Postmaster General
party
Republican Party (United States)
Whig Party (United States)
president
Abraham Lincoln
successor

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