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James Lawrence Orr

American politician (1822-1873) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 51

James Lawrence Orr was an American diplomat and politician who served as the 22nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1859. He also served as the 73rd governor of South Carolina from 1865 to 1868 after a term in the Confederate States Senate.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1822 to 1873 · aged 51