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Richard Frothingham, Jr.

1812 – 1880

Historian, journalist and politician from Massachusetts, USA

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About Richard Frothingham, Jr.

Lived 1812 – 1880 (aged 67). Richard Frothingham, Jr. was an American historian, journalist, editor and politician.

Richard Frothingham Jr. (January 31, 1812 – January 29, 1880) was an American historian, journalist, Frothingham was a delegate to the 1852 Democratic National Convention. During the 1852 election, Frothingham was an energetic supporter of Franklin Pierce for President. In 1858, Frothingham was elected a member of the American Antiquarian Society.

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Important facts

Born

31 January 1812, Charlestown

Birth century

19th century

Died

29 January 1880, Charlestown

Occupation

Historian, journalist, editor, politician

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives

Also known as

Richard Frothingham

People in Richard Frothingham, Jr.'s life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Franklin Pierce

1804 – 1869

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Richard Frothingham, Jr.'s

Hans Christian Ørsted

1777 – 1851

Physicist

Augustin-Pyramus de Candolle

1778 – 1841

Botanist

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Frothingham, Jr.?

historian, journalist and politician from Massachusetts, USA

When was Richard Frothingham, Jr. born?

Richard Frothingham, Jr. was born on 31 January 1812 in Charlestown.

When did Richard Frothingham, Jr. die?

Richard Frothingham, Jr. died on 29 January 1880 in Charlestown.

What was Richard Frothingham, Jr.'s occupation?

Richard Frothingham, Jr. was a historian, journalist, editor and politician.

What nationality was Richard Frothingham, Jr.?

Richard Frothingham, Jr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Frothingham, Jr.

· Wikidata: Q7325800

· DBpedia: Richard Frothingham Jr.

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