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William Sprague IV
United States Senator from Rhode Island
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1875
Preceded by
Samuel G. Arnold
Succeeded by
Ambrose Burnside
27th Governor of Rhode Island
In office May 29, 1860 – March 3, 1863
Lieutenant
J. Russell Bullock Samuel G. Arnold Seth Padelford
Preceded by
Thomas G. Turner
Succeeded by
William C. Cozzens
Personal details
Born
(1830-09-12)September 12, 1830 Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died
September 11, 1915(1915-09-11) (aged 84) Paris, France
Resting place
Swan Point Cemetery
Political party
Republican
Spouses
Kate Chase
(m. 1863; div. 1882)
Dora Inez Clavert
(m. 1883)
Profession
Politician, Manufacturer
Signature
Military service
Allegiance
Rhode Island United States (Union)
Years of service
1848–1861
Rank
Colonel
Unit
Rhode Island Militia
Commands
Providence Marine Corps of Artillery
Battles/wars
American Civil War
First Battle of Bull Run
William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830 – September 11, 1915)[1] was the 27th Governor of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863, and U.S. Senator from 1863 to 1875. He participated in the First Battle of Bull Run during the American Civil War while he was a sitting Governor.
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