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William Sprague, American businessman and politician, 27th Governor of Rhode Island (died 1915)
William Sprague IV (September 12, 1830 – September 11, 1915) was an American politician who served as the 27th governor of Rhode Island from 1860 to 1863, and a 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.
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William Sprague IV was born in 1830. 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 | 1830 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12.9M | 341 million |
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