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James Phinney Baxter

American businessman, historian, civic leader (1831-1921) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 90

James Phinney Baxter was an American politician, businessperson, historian, civic leader, and benefactor of Portland, Maine. He was elected as mayor of Portland for six single-year terms between 1893 and 1905.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1831 to 1921 · aged 90