James Dana (November 8, 1811 – June 4, 1890) was a

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politician who was the fifth

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, USA.

Early life

Dana was born in Charlestown to Samuel and Rebecca (''née'' Barrett) Dana.

Education

Dana was educated at Lawrence Academy, in

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, and graduated from Harvard College in the class of 1830.

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* 1811 births 1890 deaths Mayors of Charlestown, Massachusetts Harvard College alumni 19th-century American politicians {{Massachusetts-mayor-stub