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Marvin Kent

1816 – 1908

American politician

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About Marvin Kent

Lived 1816 – 1908 (aged 92). Marvin Kent was an American politician, known for Atlantic and Great Western Railroad and Kent, Ohio.

Marvin Kent (September 21, 1816 – December 10, 1908) was a railroad president, politician, and businessman from Portage County, Ohio, United States, best known as the namesake of the city of Kent, Ohio, which was previously known as Franklin Mills.

Biography Marvin Kent was born in Ravenna, Ohio, and was heavily involved in the business dealings of his father Zenas Kent from a very young age. He also had considerable land holdings and built a four-story commercial block in what is now downtown Kent in 1837 that was said to have been the tallest building in Ohio at the time. He eventually would relocate to Franklin Mills in 1851. Marvin Kent had two sons: Henry Lewis Kent and William Stewart Kent. Henry was the father of two daughters and the grandfather of Marvin Kent Curtis. William Kent played a key role in the establishment of Kent State University in 1910 by donating the land for the original campus.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad, Kent, Ohio
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Ohio

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marvin Kent?

American politician (1816-1908)

When was Marvin Kent born?

Marvin Kent was born on 21 September 1816 in Ravenna.

When did Marvin Kent die?

Marvin Kent died on 10 December 1908 in Kent.

What was Marvin Kent's occupation?

Marvin Kent was a politician.

What was Marvin Kent known for?

Marvin Kent was known for Atlantic and Great Western Railroad and Kent, Ohio.

What nationality was Marvin Kent?

Marvin Kent was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marvin Kent

· Wikidata: Q6778398

· DBpedia: Marvin Kent

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