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Levi Parsons Morton (May 16, 1824 – May 16, 1920) was the 22nd vice president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He also served as United States ambassador to France, as a U.S. representative from New York, and as the 31st governor of New York .
Levi Morton (born May 16, 1824, Shoreham, Vt., U.S.—died May 16, 1920, Rhinebeck, N.Y.) was the 22nd vice president of the United States (1889–1893) in the Republican administration of Benjamin Harrison and a prominent American banker.
Levi Parsons Morton (May 16, 1824 – May 16, 1920) was a U.S. representative from New York and the 22nd vice president of the United States. He also later served as the 31st Governor of New York .
Morton used his growing influence to run for a seat in the House of Representatives in 1876. He lost by a slim margin but made a second attempt in 1878. Divisions within the Democratic Party and his popular rescue of a Republican newspaper helped him win the election easily.
Nov 21, 2023 · Levi P. Morton is famous for his roles as a businessman, banker, governor, and Vice President. As ran a general store, founded his own banking company, served as the 22nd Vice President, and as...
Levi Parsons Morton (May 16, 1824 – May 16, 1920) was the 22nd vice president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He also served as United States ambassador to France, as a U.S. representative from New York, and as the 31st governor of New York.
Levi Parsons Morton (1824-1920) was an American businessman, banker, diplomat, and statesman. He founded the banking firm of L.P. Morton & Co. in New York City. After an unsuccessful bid for Congress in 1876, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from New York in 1878.
Levi Parsons Morton, 1824–1920, American banker, Vice President of the United States (1889–93), b. Shoreham, Vt. He engaged in business in Hanover, N.Y., and in Boston before organizing (1863) the New York City banking firm of Levi P. Morton and Company—which became one of the more important financial organizations in the country.
Levi P. Morton. banker, political figure. Born: 5/16/1824. Birthplace: Shoreham, Vt. Having built a small fortune working in a country store in Hanover, New Hampshire, he went on to become a merchant in Boston.
Jun 5, 2024 · Levi Parsons Morton (May 16, 1824 – May 16, 1920) was the 22nd vice president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He also served as United States ambassador to France, as a US representative from New York, and as the 31st governor of New York.
