Charles Sumner
American abolitionist and politician (1811-1874) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Sumner (January 6, 1811 – March 11, 1874) was an American politician, and lawyer. He was senator from Massachusetts from April 24, 1851 until his death.
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Charles Sumner | |
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United States Senator from Massachusetts | |
In office April 24, 1851 – March 11, 1874 | |
Preceded by | Robert Rantoul, Jr. |
Succeeded by | William B. Washburn |
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Born | (1811-01-06)January 6, 1811 Boston, Massachusetts, Massachusetts |
Died | March 11, 1874(1874-03-11) (aged 63) Washington, D.C. |
Resting place | Mount Auburn Cemetery Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Political party | Republican (earlier Whig, Free Soil, Democrat) |
Spouse(s) | Alice Hooper Sumner (m. 1866–1871) (divorced) |
Profession | Politician |
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