John Laporte (politician)
John Laporte (November 4, 1798 – August 22, 1862) was a Jacksonian member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He also was the 26th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
John Laporte | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 17th district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Coulter |
| Succeeded by | Samuel W. Morris |
| 20th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1832 – August 22, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Smith |
| Succeeded by | James Findley |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
| In office 1828–1832 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1798 Asylum, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 22, 1862 (aged 63) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Jacksonian |
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