John W. Dana
American politician (1808–1867) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Winchester Dana (June 21, 1808 – December 22, 1867) was an American businessman, diplomat and Democratic politician in the U.S. state of Maine. He served as the 19th and 21st Governor of Maine and as Chargé d'affaires to Bolivia during the 19th century.
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John Winchester Dana | |
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4th Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to Bolivia | |
In office February 23, 1854 – March 10, 1859 | |
President | Franklin Pierce James Buchanan |
Preceded by | Horace H. Miller |
Succeeded by | John C. Smith |
19th and 21st Governor of Maine | |
In office January 3, 1844 | |
Preceded by | David Dunn |
Succeeded by | Hugh J. Anderson |
In office May 13, 1847 – May 8, 1850 | |
Preceded by | Hugh J. Anderson |
Succeeded by | John Hubbard |
President of the Maine Senate | |
In office 1843–1844 | |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1841–1842 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1808-06-21)June 21, 1808 Fryeburg, District of Maine, United States |
Died | December 22, 1867(1867-12-22) (aged 59) Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
Resting place | Village Cemetery, Fryeburg, Maine |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Eliza Ann Osgood (m. 1834) |
Parent | Judah Dana (father) |
Education | Fryeburg Academy |
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