Philip Allen (Rhode Island politician)

Philip Allen
United States Senator
from Rhode Island
In office
July 20, 1853  March 3, 1859
Preceded byJohn H. Clarke
Succeeded byHenry B. Anthony
22nd Governor of Rhode Island
In office
May 6, 1851  July 20, 1853
LieutenantWilliam B. Lawrence
Samuel G. Arnold
Preceded byHenry B. Anthony
Succeeded byFrancis M. Dimond
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office
1819–1821
Personal details
Born(1785-09-01)September 1, 1785
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedDecember 16, 1865(1865-12-16) (aged 80)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Resting placeNorth Burial Ground
Providence, Rhode Island
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePhoebe Aborn
RelationsThomas W. Dorr (nephew)
Parent(s)Zachariah Allen
Nancy Crawford Allen
Alma materCollege of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
ProfessionPolitician, Manufacturer
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Philip Allen (September 1, 1785  December 16, 1865) was an American manufacturer and politician from Rhode Island. He served as Governor of Rhode Island and as a Democratic member of the United States Senate.