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Also Known As Rutherford Birchard Hayes
Born October 4, 1822 • Delaware • Ohio
Died January 17, 1893 (aged 70) • Ohio
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1877-1881), United States • governor (1868-1876), Ohio • House of Representatives (1865-1867), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Notable Family Members spouse Lucy Hayes
Role In United States presidential election of 1876

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Map of the United States showing the results of the 1876 presidential election by state. States won by Hayes (Republican) are shaded in red, and states won by Tilden (Democratic) are shaded in blue. Each state displays its electoral vote count. Hayes won with 185 electoral votes, while Tilden received 184.
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