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Christopher D. O'Brien

1848 – 1922

American politician

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About Christopher D. O'Brien

Lived 1848 – 1922 (aged 73). Christopher D. O'Brien was an American politician.

Christopher Dillon O'Brien (December 4, 1848 – August 27, 1922) was an Irish-American lawyer and politician.

Biography O'Brien was born to a Catholic family in County Galway, Ireland, December 4, 1848. His father, novelist Dillon O'Brien (1817–1882), emigrated to the US, working as a teacher among Native Americans in the Wisconsin town of La Pointe, on Madeline Island before settling his family in St Paul, Minnesota in 1863 to work with Archbishop John Ireland, helping establish many Irish Catholic colonies in the state.

O'Brien passed the bar in 1870. He married Susan E. Slater in October 1872, and they had eight children.

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Important facts

Born
4 December 1848, County Galway
Birth century
19th century
Died
27 August 1922, Saint Paul
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Also known as
Christopher Dillon O'Brien, Christopher O'Brien

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher D. O'Brien?

American politician

When was Christopher D. O'Brien born?

Christopher D. O'Brien was born on 4 December 1848 in County Galway.

When did Christopher D. O'Brien die?

Christopher D. O'Brien died on 27 August 1922 in Saint Paul.

What was Christopher D. O'Brien's occupation?

Christopher D. O'Brien was a politician.

What nationality was Christopher D. O'Brien?

Christopher D. O'Brien was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher D. O'Brien

· Wikidata: Q5112185

· DBpedia: Christopher D. O'Brien

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