Thomas Larkin Thompson
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Thomas Larkin Thompson | |
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14th Secretary of State of California | |
In office 1883–1887 | |
Governor | George Stoneman |
Preceded by | Daniel M. Burns |
Succeeded by | William C. Hendricks |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889 | |
Preceded by | Barclay Henley |
Succeeded by | John J. De Haven |
United States Minister to Brazil | |
In office September 9, 1893 – July 17, 1897 | |
President | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Edwin H. Conger |
Succeeded by | Edwin H. Conger |
Personal details | |
Born | Charleston, Virginia (now West Virginia) | May 31, 1838
Died | February 1, 1898 Santa Rosa, California | (aged 59)
Political party | Democratic |
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Thomas Larkin Thompson (May 31, 1838 – February 1, 1898) was an American newspaperman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California from 1887 to 1889. He was the son of Robert Augustine Thompson.
Early life and career
Born in
Congress
Thompson was elected as a Democrat to the 50th United States Congress (March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889). He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1888 to the 51st Congress.
Later career and death
He was appointed on April 4, 1891, commissioner from California to the World's Fair at Chicago. He was minister to Brazil from April 24, 1893, to May 27, 1897.
Death
He died in Santa Rosa, California, February 1, 1898, and was interred in the Rural Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Thomas Larkin Thompson (id: T000219)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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