Thomas Wilson Dorr
Thomas Wilson Dorr | |
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| 16th Governor of Rhode Island (extralegal) | |
| In office May 1, 1842 – January 23, 1843 Along with Samuel Ward King | |
| Lieutenant | Byron Diman |
| Preceded by | Samuel Ward King |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Ward King |
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| Born | November 5, 1805 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | December 27, 1854 (aged 49) Providence, Rhode Island |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island |
| Political party | Rhode Island Suffrage Party |
| Other political affiliations | People's Party |
| Alma mater | Harvard College (AB) |
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Thomas Wilson Dorr (November 5, 1805 – December 27, 1854), was an American politician and reformer in Rhode Island, best known for leading the Dorr Rebellion.