Charles Herbert Allen (April 15 1848 – April 20 1934) was an American politician and businessman. After serving in state and federal elected positions he was appointed as the first United States-appointed civilian governor of Puerto Rico when the U.S. acquired it after the Spanish-American War. He previously had served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President William McKinley.After returning to the U.S.
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active years end date
1889-03-03, 1901-09-15
active years start date
1885-03-04, 1900-05-01
birth date
1848-04-15
birth place
Lowell Massachusetts
death date
1934-04-20
death place
Lowell Massachusetts
order in office
Member of the, Governor of Puerto Rico, 1st appointed U.S. civil governor, Massachusetts's 8th district, U.S. House of Representatives from
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