William G. Sharp
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William Graves Sharp (March 14, 1859 – November 17, 1922) was an American lawyer, manufacturer, three-term congressman, and diplomat.
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William Graves Sharp | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th district | |
In office March 4, 1909 – July 23, 1914 | |
Preceded by | J. Ford Laning |
Succeeded by | Seward Henry Williams |
43 United States Ambassador to France | |
In office 1914–1919 | |
President | Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | Myron T. Herrick |
Succeeded by | Hugh Campbell Wallace |
Personal details | |
Born | (1859-03-14)March 14, 1859 Mount Gilead, Ohio |
Died | November 17, 1922(1922-11-17) (aged 63) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Hallie M. Clough |
Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School |
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