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Eli M. Wight

1841 – 1881

American politician

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About Eli M. Wight

Lived 1841 – 1881 (aged 39). Eli M. Wight was an American politician.

Biography Wight was born in Maine on May 4, 1841. He was educated as a physician. In 1878, he ran unsuccessfully as the Republican candidate for Governor of Tennessee

After his defeat, he returned to the practice of medicine. He died on January 6, 1881.

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Important facts

Born

4 May 1841

Birth century

19th century

Died

6 January 1881

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United States

Also known as

Eli Mellen Wight

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Eli M. Wight's

Antoine Augustin Cournot

Antoine-Jérôme Balard

1802 – 1876

Chemist

Gerardus Johannes Mulder

Frequently asked questions

Who was Eli M. Wight?

American politician (1841–1881)

When was Eli M. Wight born?

Eli M. Wight was born on 4 May 1841.

When did Eli M. Wight die?

Eli M. Wight died on 6 January 1881.

What was Eli M. Wight's occupation?

Eli M. Wight was a politician.

What nationality was Eli M. Wight?

Eli M. Wight was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eli M. Wight

· Wikidata: Q118188312

· DBpedia: Eli M. Wight

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