William C. Cozzens
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William Cole Cozzens (August 26, 1811 – December 17, 1876) was an American politician and the 28th Governor of Rhode Island.
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William Cozzens | |
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28th Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office March 3, 1863 – May 26, 1863 | |
Preceded by | William Sprague IV |
Succeeded by | James Y. Smith |
Mayor of Newport | |
In office 1854–1855 | |
Preceded by | George Henry Calvert |
Succeeded by | William Swinburne |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-08-26)August 26, 1811 Newport, Rhode Island, U.C. |
Died | December 17, 1876(1876-12-17) (aged 65) |
Resting place | Island Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Martha Stanton Gould |
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