William Sprague IV
William Sprague IV | |
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| 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 | William Sprague IV September 12, 1830 Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 1915 (aged 84) Paris, France |
| Resting place | Swan Point Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | |
| Profession | Politician, Manufacturer |
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| 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 |
William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830 – September 11, 1915) 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.