John Laporte (politician)
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John Laporte (November 4, 1798 – August 22, 1862) was a Jacksonian member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He also was the 26th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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John Laporte | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 | |
Preceded by | Richard Coulter |
Succeeded by | Samuel W. Morris |
20th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1832 – August 22, 1862 | |
Preceded by | Frederick Smith |
Succeeded by | James Findley |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1828–1832 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1798-11-04)November 4, 1798 Asylum, Pennsylvania |
Died | August 22, 1862(1862-08-22) (aged 63) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Jacksonian |
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