About William Parker
Lived 1793 – 1873 (aged 79). William Parker was an American politician.
William Parker (November 7, 1793 – October 29, 1873) was an American businessman and politician, who served as acting mayor of Boston, Massachusetts in early 1845.
He was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1844–45 and 1847 Boston mayoral elections.
Early life Parker was one of thirteen children. Parker was the son of Bishop Samuel Parker and Ann (née Culter) Parker.
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Who was William Parker?
American businessman and politician in Massachusetts (1793 -1873)
When was William Parker born?
William Parker was born on 7 November 1793.
When did William Parker die?
William Parker died on 29 October 1873.
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William Parker was a politician.
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William Parker was American.
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· DBpedia: William Parker (Boston)
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