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William Francis Sheehan

1859 – 1917

American politician

Lawyer Politician Lieutenant governor
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About William Francis Sheehan

Lived 1859 – 1917 (aged 57). William Francis Sheehan was an American lawyer, politician, lieutenant governor and jurist.

William Francis Sheehan (November 6, 1859 – March 14, 1917) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. A Democrat, he was most notable for serving as the speaker of the New York State Assembly in 1891 and the lieutenant governor of New York from 1892 to 1894.

Biography He was born in Buffalo, New York, on November 6, 1859.

Marriage He was married to Blanche Nellany, sister of Charles V. Nellany; her portrait by the Swiss-born American artist Adolfo Müller-Ury (1862–1947) painted in the autumn of 1903, is today in the Buffalo History Museum.

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Important facts

Born
6 November 1859, Buffalo
Birth century
19th century
Died
14 March 1917, New York City
Occupation
Lawyer, politician, lieutenant governor, jurist
Nationality
United States
Education
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
Positions held
Member of the New York State Assembly
Also known as
William F. Sheehan

People in William Francis Sheehan's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Adolfo Müller-Ury
Adolfo Müller-Ury
1862 – 1947
Painter
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William Francis
1817 – 1904
Editor
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Francis Sheehan
1884 – 1953
Athletics competitor

Contemporaries

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1819 – 1892
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John Couch Adams
1819 – 1892
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Ossian Bonnet
1819 – 1892
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Hermann Knoblauch
1820 – 1895
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John William Dawson
1820 – 1899
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Hermann von Helmholtz
1821 – 1894
Physicist

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Francis Sheehan?

American politician (1859–1917)

When was William Francis Sheehan born?

William Francis Sheehan was born on 6 November 1859 in Buffalo.

When did William Francis Sheehan die?

William Francis Sheehan died on 14 March 1917 in New York City.

What was William Francis Sheehan's occupation?

William Francis Sheehan was a lawyer, politician, lieutenant governor and jurist.

What nationality was William Francis Sheehan?

William Francis Sheehan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Francis Sheehan

· Wikidata: Q2578769

· DBpedia: William F. Sheehan

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