Robert Adams Jr.
American politician (1849–1906) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Adams Jr. (February 26, 1849 – June 1, 1906) was an American diplomat and politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district from 1893 to 1906. He served as the United States Minister to Brazil from 1889 to 1890 and as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 6th district from 1883 to 1885.
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Robert Adams Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 2nd district | |
In office December 19, 1893 – June 1, 1906 | |
Preceded by | Charles O'Neill |
Succeeded by | John Reyburn |
United States Minister to Brazil | |
In office July 20, 1889 – March 1, 1890 | |
President | Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | Thomas Jarvis |
Succeeded by | Edwin Conger |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 6th district | |
In office January 2, 1883[1] – June 12, 1885 | |
Preceded by | A. Wilson Norris |
Succeeded by | Boies Penrose |
Personal details | |
Born | (1849-02-26)February 26, 1849 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | June 1, 1906(1906-06-01) (aged 57) Washington, D.C., US |
Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
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