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H. Garland Dupré

1873 – 1924

American politician

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About H. Garland Dupré

Lived 1873 – 1924 (aged 50). H. Garland Dupré was an American politician and lawyer.

Henry Garland Dupré (July 28, 1873 – February 21, 1924) was from 1910 to 1924 a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district, based about New Orleans, Louisiana.

Born in Opelousas in St. Landry Parish in south Louisiana, Dupré attended public schools and graduated in 1892 from Tulane University in New Orleans and thereafter the Tulane University Law School. In 1895, he was admitted to the bar and began his law practice in New Orleans.

He served as assistant city attorney of New Orleans from 1900 to 1910. During that same period, he was the District 14 member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for Orleans Parish. He was House Speaker from 1908 to 1910. In 1908, he chaired the Louisiana Democratic State Convention.

Dupré was elected to the Sixty-first Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Samuel Louis Gilmore. He was reelected to the Sixty-second and the six succeeding Congresses and served from November 8, 1910, until his death in Washington, D.C., on February 21, 1924. He is interred at the Catholic Cemetery in his native Opelousas.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Tulane University, Tulane University Law School
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
Also known as
H. Garland Dupre, Henry Garland Dupré, Garland Dupré

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Frequently asked questions

Who was H. Garland Dupré?

American politician (1873-1924)

When was H. Garland Dupré born?

H. Garland Dupré was born on 28 July 1873 in Opelousas.

When did H. Garland Dupré die?

H. Garland Dupré died on 21 February 1924 in Washington, D.C..

What was H. Garland Dupré's occupation?

H. Garland Dupré was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was H. Garland Dupré?

H. Garland Dupré was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: H. Garland Dupré

· Wikidata: Q1562581

· DBpedia: H. Garland Dupré

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