Philip Allen (Rhode Island politician)

Philip Allen
United States Senator from Rhode Island
In office July 20, 1853 – March 3, 1859
Preceded by	John H. Clarke
Succeeded by	Henry B. Anthony
22nd Governor of Rhode Island
In office May 6, 1851 – July 20, 1853
Lieutenant	William B. Lawrence Samuel G. Arnold
Preceded by	Henry B. Anthony
Succeeded by	Francis M. Dimond
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office 1819–1821
Personal details
Born	(1785-09-01)September 1, 1785 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died	December 16, 1865(1865-12-16) (aged 80) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Resting place	North Burial Ground Providence, Rhode Island
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Phoebe Aborn
Relations	Thomas W. Dorr (nephew)[1]
Parent(s)	Zachariah Allen Nancy Crawford Allen
Alma mater	College of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Profession	Politician, Manufacturer
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Philip Allen (September 1, 1785 – December 16, 1865) was an American manufacturer and politician from Rhode Island. He served as Governor of Rhode Island and as a Democratic member of the United States Senate.