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Richard P. Bland

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American politician (1835-1899)

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Richard Parks Bland was an American politician, lawyer, and educator from Missouri. A Democrat, Bland served in the United States House of Representatives from 1873 to 1895 and from 1897 to 1899, representing at various times the Missouri 5th, 8th and 11th congressional districts.

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Former Washington, D.C. residence (center) of Richard P. BlandFormer Washington, D.C. residence (center) of Richard P. BlandIllustration from The Chicago Chronicle of the Bland campaign's convention headquarters at the Auditorium AnnexIllustration from The Chicago Chronicle of the Bland campaign's convention headquarters at the Auditorium Annex1895 sketch of Richard Bland's sons, George V. (left), John (center), and Ewing (right)1895 sketch of Richard Bland's sons, George V. (left), John (center), and Ewing (right)

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Richard Parks Bland was an American politician, lawyer, and educator from Missouri. A Democrat, Bland served in the United States House of Representatives from 1873 to 1895 and from 1897 to 1899, representing at various times the Missouri 5th, 8th and 11th congressional districts. Nicknamed Silver Dick for his efforts to promote bimetallism, Bland is best known for the Bland-Allison Act.

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United States
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Politician
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Lived 1835 to 1899 · aged 63
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