James A. Rose
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 13 October 1850 | |
| Death | 29 May 1912 (aged 61 years) | |
| Star sign | Libra |
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James A. Rose (October 13, 1850 – May 29, 1912) was an American politician and educator.
Born in Golconda, Pope County, Illinois, Rose went to Illinois Normal State University in Normal, Illinois. He taught school in Pope County, was elected county superintendent of schools in 1873, and state's attorney in 1881. Rose was a Republican. Rose served as Illinois Secretary of State from 1897 until his death in 1912. Rose died in Springfield, Illinois as a result of a stomach hemorrhage.