George W. Pepper
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George Wharton Pepper (March 16, 1867 – May 24, 1961) was an American lawyer, law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Christian activist, and Republican politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate, and founded the law firm of Pepper Hamilton.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
George Wharton Pepper | |
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United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
In office January 9, 1922 – March 3, 1927 | |
Preceded by | Boies Penrose |
Succeeded by | William Vare[a] |
Member of the Republican National Committee from Pennsylvania | |
In office June 10, 1922 – May 12, 1928 | |
Preceded by | Boies Penrose |
Succeeded by | William Wallace Atterbury |
Personal details | |
Born | (1867-03-16)March 16, 1867 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 1961(1961-05-24) (aged 94) Devon, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
a.^ Vare was not permitted to qualify for the seat, though his defeat of Pepper in the primary election was recognized by the Senate. However, due to alleged election fraud, Vare was never seated, and a special election was held in 1930, which was won by Republican James Davis. | |
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