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William Henry Bissell

American politician (1811-1860) · United States · Politicians · Died at 48

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S. state of Illinois from 1857 until his death. , winning the election of 1856 just two years after the founding of his party. In addition to being the first Republican governor of Illinois, he was also the first Catholic and also the first to die in office.

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William Henry Bissell was the 11th governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1857 until his death. He was one of the first successful Republican Party candidates in the U.S., winning the election of 1856 just two years after the founding of his party. In addition to being the first Republican governor of Illinois, he was also the first Catholic and also the first to die in office.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1811 to 1860 · aged 48

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