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William S. Taylor

American politician, Kentucky (1853-1928) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 74

William Sylvester Taylor was an American politician who was the 33rd governor of Kentucky.

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He was initially declared the winner of the disputed gubernatorial election of 1899, but the Kentucky General Assembly, dominated by the Democrats, reversed the election results, giving the victory to his Democratic opponent, William Goebel. Thus, Taylor served only 50 days as governor.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1853 to 1928 · aged 74