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William Burton, American physician and politician, 39th Governor of Delaware (died 1866)
William Burton was an American physician and politician from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as Governor of Delaware. Buckmaster, a Frederica merchant, and narrowly won. Elections are held on the first Tuesday after November 1.
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William Burton (governor) was born in 1789. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
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| Measure | 1789 | 2026 |
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| Population | 3.9M | 341 million |
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