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John D. Templeton

1845 – 1893

American lawyer and politician

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About John D. Templeton

Lived 1845 – 1893 (aged 47).

John Dickson Templeton (August 21, 1845 – April 24, 1893) was an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, he was the Secretary of State of Texas and the Texas Attorney General.

Early life Templeton was born on August 21, 1845, in Henderson County, Tennessee, the son of Thomas Wilson Templeton and Elvira Carolina (née Dickson) Templeton. His father was a member of the Texas House of Representatives. In January 1850, he and his parents moved to Rusk County, Texas, and began practicing law there. From 1882 to 1886, he was the Texas Attorney General. He died on April 24, 1893, aged 47, in Fort Worth, and mastoiditis. He was buried on April 26 or 27, at the Texas State Cemetery.

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Who was John D. Templeton?

American lawyer and politician (1845–1893)

When was John D. Templeton born?

John D. Templeton was born on 21 August 1845.

When did John D. Templeton die?

John D. Templeton died on 24 April 1893.

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