Richard A. Ballinger
American politician (1858–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Achilles Ballinger (July 9, 1858 – June 6, 1922) was mayor of Seattle, Washington, from 1904–1906, Commissioner of the United States General Land Office from 1907–1908 and U.S. Secretary of the Interior from 1909–1911.
Quick Facts 24th United States Secretary of the Interior, President ...
Richard A. Ballinger | |
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24th United States Secretary of the Interior | |
In office March 6, 1909 – March 12, 1911 | |
President | William Howard Taft |
Preceded by | James R. Garfield |
Succeeded by | Walter L. Fisher |
31st Commissioner of the General Land Office | |
In office January 28, 1907 – January 14, 1908 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | William A. Richards |
Succeeded by | Fred Dennett |
24th Mayor of Seattle | |
In office March 21, 1904 – March 19, 1906 | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Humes |
Succeeded by | William Hickman Moore |
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Born | Richard Achilles Ballinger (1858-07-09)July 9, 1858 Boonesboro, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | June 6, 1922(1922-06-06) (aged 63) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Resting place | Lake View Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Julia Bradley |
Children | 2 |
Education | Williams College (BA) |
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