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Milton Latham

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American politician (1827-1882)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1827 to 1882 · aged 54
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S. S. senator. Latham holds the distinction of having the shortest governorship in California history, lasting for five days between January 9 and January 14, 1860. S. Senate.

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Milton Latham's official portrait in the California State CapitolMilton Latham's official portrait in the California State CapitolLatham c. 1860sLatham c. 1860sLatham's grave at Cypress Lawn Memorial ParkLatham's grave at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park

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Milton Slocum Latham was an American politician, who served as the sixth governor of California and as a U.S. representative and U.S. senator. Latham holds the distinction of having the shortest governorship in California history, lasting for five days between January 9 and January 14, 1860. A Lecompton Democrat, Latham resigned from office after being elected by the state legislature to a seat in the U.S. Senate.

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United States
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Lived 1827 to 1882 · aged 54
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