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Hannibal Emery Hamlin

1858 – 1938

Lawyer and politician from Maine

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About Hannibal Emery Hamlin

Lived 1858 – 1938 (aged 79). Hannibal Emery Hamlin was an American lawyer, politician, jurist and prosecutor.

Hannibal Emery Hamlin (August 22, 1858 – March 6, 1938) was an American lawyer and politician from Maine. His father, Hannibal Hamlin, served as Vice President of the United States from 1861 to 1865.

Hamlin grew up in Bangor, Maine and graduated from Colby College in 1879 and Boston University School of Law in 1882. In 1883 he joined Senator Eugene Hale to create Hale & Hamlin, a law firm based in Ellsworth, Maine that still exists today and is recognized as the oldest law firm in the State of Maine.

Residing in Ellsworth, Maine, he served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1893–1894 to 1895-1896 and in the Maine Senate from 1899 to 1902. During his second term, he was elected President of the Maine Senate (1901–1902). He later served as the president of the Maine State Bar Association from 1923 to 1924.

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Important facts

Born
22 August 1858, Hampden
Birth century
19th century
Died
6 March 1938, Bangor
Occupation
Lawyer, politician, jurist, prosecutor
Nationality
United States
Education
Colby College, Boston University School of Law, Boston University
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Maine, Member of the Maine House of Representatives
Also known as
Hannibal E. Hamlin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hannibal Emery Hamlin?

lawyer and politician from Maine

When was Hannibal Emery Hamlin born?

Hannibal Emery Hamlin was born on 22 August 1858 in Hampden.

When did Hannibal Emery Hamlin die?

Hannibal Emery Hamlin died on 6 March 1938 in Bangor.

What was Hannibal Emery Hamlin's occupation?

Hannibal Emery Hamlin was a lawyer, politician, jurist and prosecutor.

What nationality was Hannibal Emery Hamlin?

Hannibal Emery Hamlin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hannibal Emery Hamlin

· Wikidata: Q22978412

· DBpedia: Hannibal E. Hamlin

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