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John Andrew Sullivan

1868 – 1927

American politician from Massachusetts

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About John Andrew Sullivan

Lived 1868 – 1927 (aged 59). John Andrew Sullivan was an American politician and lawyer.

John Andrew Sullivan (May 10, 1868 – May 31, 1927) was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sullivan attended the common and high schools. He was graduated from the Boston University Law School in 1896. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as member of the Massachusetts State Senate 1900-1902.

Sullivan was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-eighth and Fifty-ninth Congresses (March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1907). He declined to be a candidate for renomination. He resumed the practice of law in Boston, Massachusetts.

He was appointed a member of the Boston Finance Commission in July 1907 and served until the commission expired. In June 1909, Sullivan became chairman of the permanent Boston Finance Commission. He resigned in 1914 to become corporation counsel of Boston. Later, he was a lecturer on municipal government at Harvard University in 1912 and 1913 and then at Boston University Law School from 1920 to 1925. Sullivan resumed the practice of his profession in Boston.

He died in Scituate, Massachusetts, May 31, 1927 and was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, Massachusetts.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Boston University School of Law, Boston University Law School
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts
Employers
Harvard University, Boston University
Also known as
John Sullivan, John A. Sullivan, J. A. Sullivan

People in John Andrew Sullivan's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Andrew Sullivan?

American politician from Massachusetts (1868-1927)

When was John Andrew Sullivan born?

John Andrew Sullivan was born on 10 May 1868 in Boston.

When did John Andrew Sullivan die?

John Andrew Sullivan died on 31 May 1927 in Scituate.

What was John Andrew Sullivan's occupation?

John Andrew Sullivan was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was John Andrew Sullivan?

John Andrew Sullivan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Andrew Sullivan

· Wikidata: Q583321

· DBpedia: John Andrew Sullivan

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