Benjamin Gratz Brown

Benjamin Gratz Brown (May 28, 1826 – December 13, 1885) was an American politician. He was a Senator, the 20th Governor of Missouri, and the Liberal Republican and Democratic Party Vice presidential candidate in the presidential election of 1872.

Read more about Benjamin Gratz Brown:  Early Life, Political Career, Presidential Election of 1872

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