William Claflin
William Claflin was an American politician, industrialist and philanthropist from Massachusetts. He served as the 27th Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 1869 to 1872 and as a member of the United States Congress from 1877 to 1881. He also served as chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1868 to 1872, serving as a moderating force between the Radical and moderate wings of the Republican Party. His name is given to Claflin University in South Carolina, a historically black college founded with funding from him and his father.
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Date of Birth
March 6th, 1818
Age
208
Birth Place
United States of America, Massachusetts
Date of Death
January 5th, 1905
Died Aged
86
Star Sign
Pisces
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