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Henry G. Danforth

1854 – 1918

American politician from New York

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About Henry G. Danforth

Lived 1854 – 1918 (aged 63). Henry G. Danforth was an American politician and lawyer.

Henry Gold Danforth (June 14, 1854 – April 8, 1918) was a U.S. representative from New York.

Born in the town of Gates, New York (now part of Rochester), Danforth attended private schools in Rochester, New York, and Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire. He graduated from the collegiate department of Harvard University in 1877 and from the law department in 1880. He was admitted to the bar in 1880 and commenced practice in Rochester. He served as director of the Rochester General Hospital 1889-1918. He served as member of the board of managers of the New York State Reformatory, Elmira, New York from 1900 to 1902. Trustee of the Reynolds Library 1906–1918.

Danforth was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-second, Sixty-third, and Sixty-fourth Congresses (March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1917). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1916. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Rochester, New York, April 8, 1918. He was interred in Mount Hope Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Harvard Law School, Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard University
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
Henry Gold Danforth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry G. Danforth?

American politician from New York

When was Henry G. Danforth born?

Henry G. Danforth was born on 14 June 1854 in Rochester.

When did Henry G. Danforth die?

Henry G. Danforth died on 8 April 1918 in Rochester.

What was Henry G. Danforth's occupation?

Henry G. Danforth was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Henry G. Danforth?

Henry G. Danforth was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry G. Danforth

· Wikidata: Q5721709

· DBpedia: Henry G. Danforth

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