Henry W. Corbett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Henry W. Corbett

American businessman and politician

Date of Birth: 18-Feb-1827

Place of Birth: Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 31-Mar-1903

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Henry W. Corbett

  • Henry Winslow Corbett (February 18, 1827 – March 31, 1903) was an American businessman, politician, civic benefactor, and philanthropist in the state of Oregon.
  • A native of Massachusetts, he spent his early life in the East and New York before moving to the Oregon Territory.
  • He was a prominent figure in the early development of Portland, Oregon and was involved in numerous business ventures there, starting in general merchandise.
  • His interests later included banking, finance, insurance, river shipping, stage lines, railways, telegraph, iron and steel and the erection of Portland downtown buildings among other enterprises.
  • A Republican, he served as a United States Senator from 1867 to 1873.

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