Philip L. Spooner Jr.
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Philip Loring Spooner Jr. (January 13, 1847 – January 2, 1918) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He was the first insurance commissioner of the state of Wisconsin and the 18th mayor of Madison, Wisconsin.[1][2] He was a younger brother of United States senator John Coit Spooner.
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Philip L. Spooner Jr. | |
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1st Commissioner of Insurance of Wisconsin | |
In office April 1, 1878 – January 3, 1887 | |
Appointed by | William E. Smith |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Philip Cheek Jr. |
18th Mayor of Madison, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1880 – April 1881 | |
Preceded by | John R. Baltzell |
Succeeded by | James Conklin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1847-01-13)January 13, 1847 Lawrenceburg, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | January 2, 1918(1918-01-02) (aged 70) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
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Occupation | Insurance agent |
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