William Paine Lord
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William Paine Lord (July 20, 1838 – February 17, 1911) was an American Republican politician who served as the 9th governor of Oregon from 1895 to 1899. The Delaware native previously served as the 27th justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, including three times as the chief justice of that court. After serving as governor he was appointed as an ambassador to Argentina and later helped to codify Oregon's laws.
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William Paine Lord | |
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U.S. Minister to Argentina | |
In office February 14, 1900 – March 27, 1903 | |
Preceded by | William I. Buchanan |
Succeeded by | John Barrett |
9th Governor of Oregon | |
In office January 14, 1895 – January 9, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Sylvester Pennoyer |
Succeeded by | T. T. Geer |
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Born | (1838-07-20)July 20, 1838 Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | February 17, 1911(1911-02-17) (aged 72) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Juliette Montague |
Children | Montague Lord, William Paine Lord, Elizabeth Blodget Lord |
Profession | Lawyer |
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