Milton Latham
U.S. Congressperson
1827 – 1882
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Who was Milton Latham?
Milton Slocum Latham was an American politician, and served as the sixth governor of California and as a member of the federal U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Latham holds the distinction of having the shortest governorship in California history, lasting for five days between January 9 and January 14, 1860. A Lecompton Democrat, Latham became the second governor to resign in office after being elected by the legislature to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy following the death of David C. Broderick from a duel.
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- Born
- May 23, 1827
Columbus - Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Washington & Jefferson College
- Died
- Mar 4, 1882
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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