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Joseph Desha, American politician (died 1842)

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Joseph Desha

Governor of Kentucky from 1824 to 1828

Joseph Desha was an American politician who was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky from 1807 to 1819 and the ninth governor of Kentucky from 1824 to 1828. First known as an Indian fighter from Middle Tennessee, Desha settled in Mason County, Kentucky, where he parlayed his…
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December 9

Day of the year

December 9 is the 343rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 22 days remain until the end of the year.
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