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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

Lucius Q. C. Lamar

Mississippi politician and Supreme Court Justice.

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Also known as Mr. Lamar, Lamar

First appearance: xvii president grant 1869

Lucius Q. C. Lamar first appears in 0019 xvii president grant 1869.

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