Luke Pryor Blackburn (June 16, 1816 – September 14, 1887) was an American physician, philanthropist, and politician from Kentucky. He was elected the 28th governor of Kentucky, serving from 1879 to 1883. Until the election of Ernie Fletcher in 2003, Blackburn was the only physician to serve as governor of Kentucky.
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16 June 1816 Woodford County, Kentucky
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Died |
14 September 1887 (aged 71) Frankfort, Kentucky
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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