Q82955
John C. Breckinridge.
vice president of the United States from 1857 to 1861 (1821–1875)
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About John C. Breckinridge
John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He represented Kentucky in both houses of Congress and became the 14th and youngest-ever Vice President of the United States. Serving from 1857 to 1861, he took office at the age of 36. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and ran for president in 1860 as a Southern Democrat. He served in the U.S. Senate during the outbreak of the American Civil War, but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He was appointed Confederate Secretary of War in 1865.
Everything about John C. Breckinridge →- Occupation
- Q82955, Q40348, Q1622272, Q47064
- Position held
- Q13218630, Q11699, Q2500100, Q4416090
- Citizenship
- Q30, Q81931
- Born
- January 16, 1821
- Died
- May 17, 1875