Henry Smith

Politician

1766 – 1818

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Who was Henry Smith?

Henry Smith was the fifth Governor of Rhode Island from October 15, 1805 to May 7, 1806. Elected to the state senate in 1803, he succeeded to the governorship on the death of Arthur Fenner as Lieutenant Governor Paul Mumford had predeceased Fenner. He was born in Providence.

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Born
Feb 10, 1766
Providence
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Jun 28, 1818

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on July 23, 2013

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