William L. Dayton
U.S. Congressperson
1807 – 1864
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Who was William L. Dayton?
William Lewis Dayton was an American politician, active first in the Whig Party and later in the Republican Party. In 1856, he was the first Republican vice-presidential candidate. During the American Civil War, Dayton served as the United States Ambassador to France.
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- Born
- Feb 17, 1807
Basking Ridge - Also known as
- William Dayton
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Princeton University
- Died
- Dec 1, 1864
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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