About John Brown Francis
Lived 1791 – 1864 (aged 73). John Brown Francis was an American politician.
John Brown Francis (May 31, 1791 – August 9, 1864) was a governor and United States senator from Rhode Island.
Early life John Brown Francis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 31, 1791, son of John Francis and Abigail Brown.
He attended the common schools of Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated from Brown University in 1808.
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Who was John Brown Francis?
American politician (1791-1864)
When was John Brown Francis born?
John Brown Francis was born on 31 May 1791 in Philadelphia.
When did John Brown Francis die?
John Brown Francis died on 9 August 1864 in Warwick.
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John Brown Francis was a politician.
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John Brown Francis was American.
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