William Kent (American politician)
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William Kent (March 29, 1864 – March 13, 1928) was an American politician, conservationist and philanthropist from Marin County, California. He served as a U.S. Representative from Northern California between 1911 and 1917, and was instrumental in the creation of Muir Woods National Monument.
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William Kent | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1917 | |
Preceded by | Duncan E. McKinlay |
Succeeded by | Clarence F. Lea |
Constituency | 2nd district (1911–13) 1st district (1913–17) |
Personal details | |
Born | William Kent (1864-03-29)29 March 1864 Chicago, Illinois, US |
Died | 13 March 1928(1928-03-13) (aged 63) Kentfield, California, US |
Political party | Progressive Republican; Independent |
Spouse | Elizabeth Thacher Kent |
Alma mater | Yale University |
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