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William Claflin

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William Claflin

American politician (1818-1905)

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About William Claflin

William Claflin was an American politician, industrialist, and philanthropist from Massachusetts. He served as the 27th governor of Massachusetts from 1869 to 1872 and as a member of the United States Congress from 1877 to 1881. He also served as chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1868 to 1872, serving as a moderating force between the Radical and moderate wings of the Republican Party. His name is given to Claflin University in South Carolina, a historically black college founded with funding from him and his father.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: United States representative, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Governor of Massachusetts, member of the State Senate of Massachusetts
Citizenship: United States
Born: March 6, 1818
Died: January 5, 1905

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