Israel Washburn Jr. was a United States political figure who was the 29th governor of Maine from 1861 to 1863. Originally a member of the Whig Party, he later became a founding member of the Republican Party. In 1842, Washburn served in the Maine House of Representatives.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, governor, jurist
Position held: United States representative, Governor of Maine, member of the Maine House of Representatives, United States representative
Citizenship: United States
Born: June 6, 1813
Died: May 12, 1883

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Occupation: politician, lawyer, governor, jurist
Position held: United States representative, Governor of Maine, member of the Maine House of Representatives, United States representative
Citizenship: United States
Born: June 6, 1813
Died: May 12, 1883

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