Frederick Robinson
American politician
About Frederick Robinson
Lived 1799 – 1882 (aged 82). Frederick Robinson was an American lawyer, politician, list of Sheriffs of Essex County and massachusetts.
Family life Robinson married Mary Hutton. and he was a member, and the president of, the Massachusetts Senate.
Legislative accomplishments While a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Robinson wrote and introduced the bill, An Act to Abolish Imprisonment for Debt that was enacted, and came into effect on July 4, 1834. Robinson was also instrumental in passing legislation that ended special pleadings in Massachusetts' Courts of Justice.
Campaign for Governor In 1847 Robinson was an unsuccessful Democratic party candidate for the US House of Representatives.
Other government service Robinson was the Warden of the Massachusetts State Prison.
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Who was Frederick Robinson?
American politician (1799–1882)
When was Frederick Robinson born?
Frederick Robinson was born on 7 August 1799 in Exeter.
When did Frederick Robinson die?
Frederick Robinson died on 22 January 1882 in Marblehead.
What was Frederick Robinson's occupation?
Frederick Robinson was a lawyer, politician, list of Sheriffs of Essex County and massachusetts.
What nationality was Frederick Robinson?
Frederick Robinson was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Frederick Robinson
· DBpedia: Frederick Robinson (Massachusetts politician)
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