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Also Known As Rutherford Birchard Hayes
Born October 4, 1822 • Delaware • Ohio
Died January 17, 1893 (aged 70) • Ohio
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1877-1881), United States • governor (1868-1876), Ohio • House of Representatives (1865-1867), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members spouse Lucy Hayes

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