William Henry Bissell

Biography

Born 1811-04-25 · Died 1860-03-18

American politician (1811–1860)

Occupations

• politician
• diplomat
• colonel
• governor
• jurist
• prosecutor

Terms in office & positions

• United States representative — 1853-03-04 – 1855-03-03
• Governor of Illinois — 1857-01-12 – 1860-03-18
• member of the Illinois House of Representatives
• United States representative — 1849-03-04 – 1853-03-03
• ambassador

Offices & 2026 races

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