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William Herndon

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American lawyer and politician (1818-1891)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1818 to 1891 · aged 72
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William Henry Herndon was an American lawyer and politician who was a law partner and biographer of President Abraham Lincoln. He was an early member of the new Republican Party and was elected mayor of Springfield, Illinois.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1818 to 1891 · aged 72
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