William M. O. Dawson
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 21 May 1853, Bloomington, USA | |
| Death | 12 March 1916Charleston, USA (aged 62 years) | |
| Star sign | Gemini | |
| Politics: | Republican Party |
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William Mercer Owens Dawson (May 21, 1853 – March 12, 1916) was the 12th Governor of West Virginia, serving from 1905 until 1909. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as Secretary of State of West Virginia from 1897 until 1905.