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| Born | December 17, 1824 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 1864 (aged 39) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Minister, orator |
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Thomas Starr King (December 17, 1824 – March 4, 1864), often known as Starr King, was an American Universalist and Unitarian minister, influential in California politics during the American Civil War, and Freemason.[1] Starr King spoke zealously in favor of the Union and was credited by Abraham Lincoln with preventing California from becoming a separate republic. He is sometimes referred to as "the orator who saved the nation".[2][3]
- ^ "Thomas Starr King Honored at State Capitol". Masons of California. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- ^ "Thomas Starr King (Replaced)". Architect of the Capitol. Archived from the original on June 2, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ Congress, U. S. (October 2010). Congressional Record, V. 152, PT. 17, November 9, 2006 to December 6, 2006. U.S. Government Printing Office. ISBN 9780160867828. Retrieved May 16, 2015.