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# Boies Penrose

(1860–1921)   Politician   United States

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Boies Penrose was a politician from the United States, best known for *Travel and discovery in the Renaissance 1420-1620*.

## Quick Facts About Boies Penrose

Born November 1, 1860

Died December 31, 1921

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Notable works Travel and discovery in the Renaissance 1420-1620

## About Boies Penrose

Boies Penrose was an American politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who served as a Republican member of the United States Senate for Pennsylvania from 1897 to 1921. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the Philadelphia County district in 1885. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 6th district in 1897 and as President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate from 1889 to 1891.

##  Quotes by Boies Penrose

> [Public office is the last refuge of the scoundrel.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/boies-penrose/public-office-is-the-last-refuge-of-the-scoundrel/)

Boies Penrose

[Anti patriotism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/anti-patriotism/)

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> [All physical and economic tests that may be devised are worthless if the immigrant, through racial or other inherently antipathetic conditions, cannot…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/boies-penrose/all-physical-and-economic-tests-that-may-be-devised-are-worthless-if/)

Boies Penrose

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