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Horatio King

United States Postmaster General (1811-1897) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 85

Horatio King was Postmaster General of the United States under James Buchanan. King served as the Postmaster General for only 21 days in 1861, the shortest tenure in the office's history.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1811 to 1897 · aged 85