Byron Diman

Byron Diman (born August 5, 1795 in Bristol , Rhode Island , † August 1, 1865 ibid) was an American politician and from 1846 to 1847 governor of the state of Rhode Island.

Career

Byron Diman worked for a private company for over 20 years from the age of 16. Then he got into the whaling business, among other things. In the Rhode Island militia, he made it to brigadier general over the years . Politically, Diman became a member of the Whig Party . As their candidate, he was a member of the House of Representatives from Rhode Island for many years . Between 1840 and 1842 and from 1843 to 1846 he was vice governor of his state. In 1846 he was elected new governor by the legislature. This decision became necessary after no candidate had achieved the required absolute majority in the regular elections. Between May 6, 1846 and May 4, 1847, he was able to complete a term as governor. This time passed in Rhode Island without any particular incident. However, this state also had to make its contribution to the Mexican-American War that was taking place at the same time . Governor Diman decided not to run again in 1847. He subsequently spent three years in the Rhode Island Senate and was one of the co-founders of the Republican Party in Bristol in the 1850s .

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SURNAME	Diman, Byron
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	August 5, 1795
PLACE OF BIRTH	Bristol , Rhode Island
DATE OF DEATH	August 1, 1865
Place of death	Bristol , Rhode Island