John Conness, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Conness

American politician

Date of Birth: 22-Sep-1821

Place of Birth: County Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Date of Death: 10-Jan-1909

Profession: politician

Nationality: Ireland, United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About John Conness

  • John Conness (September 22, 1821 – January 10, 1909) was a first-generation Irish-American businessman who served as a U.S.
  • Senator (1863–1869) from California during the American Civil War and the early years of Reconstruction.
  • He introduced a bill to establish Yosemite National Park and voted to abolish slavery.
  • His advocacy of Chinese immigration and civil rights cost him his constituency.

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