Charles Seymour Whitman
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Charles Seymour Whitman (September 29, 1868 – March 29, 1947) was an American lawyer who served as the 41st governor of New York from January 1, 1915, to December 31, 1918. An attorney and politician, he also served as a delegate from New York to the 1916 Republican National Convention. He had previously served as deputy and New York County District Attorney, in addition to state judge.
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Charles Seymour Whitman | |
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41st Governor of New York | |
In office January 1, 1915 – December 31, 1918 | |
Lieutenant | Edward Schoeneck |
Preceded by | Martin H. Glynn |
Succeeded by | Alfred E. Smith |
New York County District Attorney | |
In office January 1, 1910 – December 31, 1914 | |
Preceded by | William Travers Jerome |
Succeeded by | Charles A. Perkins |
Personal details | |
Born | (1868-09-29)September 29, 1868 Hanover, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | March 29, 1947(1947-03-29) (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | |
Relations | John Russell Whitman (grandson) |
Education | Amherst College (B.A.) New York University School of Law (LL.B.) |
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