William Henry Bissell

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William Henry Bissell (April 25 1811 – March 18 1860) was the 11th Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1857 until his death. He was one of the first successful Republican Party candidates winning the election of 1856 just two years after the founding of his party.

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active years end date

1860-03-18

active years start date

1857-01-12

battle

Battle of Buena Vista

birth date

1811-04-25

birth place

Hartwick New York

death date

1860-03-18

death place

Springfield Illinois

lieutenant

John Wood (governor)

military branch

United States Army

military rank

Colonel (United States)

order in office

11th, Governor of Illinois

party

Republican Party (United States), Democratic Party (United States)

religion

Catholic Church

successor

John Wood (governor)