William Collins Whitney

American politician, financier; United States Secretary of the Navy (1841-1904)

  • Fame49.8
  • Momentum6.1
  • Politicians rank#110
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  • Fame49.8
  • Momentum6.1
  • Politicians rank#110
  • Wikipedia1.5K
Lived 1841–1904, aged 63United States
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  • Era
    1841–1904
    Aged 63
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Updated 2026-08-15

William Collins Whitney was an American political leader and financier and a prominent member of the Whitney family. He served as Secretary of the Navy in the first administration of President Grover Cleveland from 1885 through 1889. A conservative reformer, he was considered a Bourbon Democrat.

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49.8
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Momentum6.1
Historical11.2
Now attention18.3
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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#110
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