Richard H. Vose
American politician (1803–1864) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Hampton Vose (November 8, 1803 – January 19, 1864) was an American politician and the 14th Governor of Maine for one day in 1841. This makes Vose the shortest serving state governor in American history. [1]
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Richard H. Vose | |
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14th Governor of Maine | |
In office January 12, 1841 – January 13, 1841 | |
Preceded by | John Fairfield |
Succeeded by | Edward Kent |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1824 1835 1838–1839 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1803-11-08)November 8, 1803 Northfield, Massachusetts, US |
Died | January 19, 1864(1864-01-19) (aged 60) |
Political party | Whig |
Alma mater | Bowdoin College |
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