Wharton Barker | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | May 1, 1846
Died | April 9, 1921 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 74)
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Populist Silver Republican |
Spouse | Margaret Corlies |
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Relatives | Jacob Barker (grandfather) |
Education | University of Pennsylvania |
Awards | Order of Saint Stanislaus |
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Military service | |
Years of service | 1861-1865 |
Unit | United States Army (Union Army) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Wharton Barker (May 1, 1846 – April 9, 1921) was an American financier and publicist who held influence in the Republican presidential selection during the 1880s and was a rival Populist presidential candidate in 1900.