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William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) was a famous lawyer and statesman who ran for President three times. His powerful speeches earned him the title "Silver-Tongued Orator." Bryan, a devout Presbyterian, victoriously defended The Bible in a famous Tennessee court case against a teacher who was illegally teaching evolution in the classroom. This case was called the Scopes trial, or the "monkey trial." William Jennings Bryan won the case against evolution.
William Jennings Bryan was born on March 19, 1860 in the Little Egypt region of Illinois. Bryan was the Democratic Party nominee in 1896, 1900, and 1908. He was the youngest presidential candidate in history, at the age 36. He was also a lawyer and the 41st United States Secretary of State. He was a strong supporter of Prohibition. He died on June 9, 1915 in his sleep.
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∙ 9y agoWilliam Jennings Bryan was an American politician who lived from 1860 to 1925. He served as the 41st United States Secretary of State, and was a member of the Democratic Party.
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What is the birth name of William Bryan Jennings?
William Bryan Jennings's birth name is William Bryan Jennings Jr..
Is William Jennings Bryan single?
No, William Jennings Bryan is not single.
When did William Jennings Bryan get married?
William Jennings Bryan married to Mary Baird Bryan in 1884
Who did William Jennings Bryan marry?
William Jennings Bryan married to Mary Baird Bryan in 1884
When did James William Bryan die?
James William Bryan died in 1903.
Is William Jennings Bryan a Democratic?
Yes. William Jennings Bryan is a Democratic.
When was William Lowe Bryan born?
William Lowe Bryan was born in 1860.
When did William Lowe Bryan die?
William Lowe Bryan died in 1955.
When did William Joel Bryan die?
William Joel Bryan died in 1903.
When did William Joseph Bryan die?
William Joseph Bryan died in 1978.
How tall is David William Bryan?
David William Bryan is 5' 10".
How tall is William Bryan Gibbs?
William Bryan Gibbs is 6' 3".
