Daniel Gould Fowle

Daniel Gould Fowle (born March 3, 1831 in Washington , North Carolina , † April 7, 1891 in Raleigh , North Carolina) was an American politician and the 46th governor of North Carolina.

Early years and political advancement

Daniel Fowle first attended the William Bingham Academy and until 1851 Princeton University . After completing a law degree, he was admitted to the bar in 1853. In the civil war he fought on the side of the Confederation and made it to the rank of lieutenant colonel. His political career began during the civil war. In 1862 he was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. Between 1864 and 1865 he was again on this body. From 1865 to 1867 he served as a judge. In 1868 he was chairman of the Democratic Party of North Carolina.

North Carolina Governor

In 1888 he was nominated by his party as the top candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election. After the successful election, he took up his new office on January 1, 1889. During his tenure, a railroad committee was established in North Carolina. In North Carolina, taxes were raised to fund educational institutions. Governor Fowle could not even complete half of his four-year term because he died suddenly in April 1891. Vice Governor Thomas Holt ended his term in office. Daniel Fowle was married twice and had a total of five children.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, Conn. 1978, 4 volumes

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personal data
SURNAME	Fowle, Daniel Gould
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	March 3, 1831
PLACE OF BIRTH	Washington , North Carolina
DATE OF DEATH	April 7, 1891
Place of death	Raleigh , North Carolina