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Joseph Duncan (February 22 1794 – January 15 1844) was an Illinois politician. He served as the sixth Governor of Illinois from 1834 to 1838 the only Whig to ever govern the state. Before becoming governor he served four terms in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat.

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active years end date
1838-12-07
active years start date
1834-12-03
birth date
1794-02-22
birth place
Paris Kentucky
death date
1844-01-15
death place
Jacksonville Illinois
order in office
6th, Governor of Illinois
party
Whig Party (United States), Democratic Party (United States)
successor
Thomas Carlin

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