John C. Breckinridge
American general and Vice President
Born
January 16th, 1821
204 years ago
Died
May 17th, 1875
150 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 14th Vice President of the United States from 1857 to 1861. Preceded in office by William R. King, assumed office under President James Buchanan. Breckinridge was a member of the Democratic Party and had previously represented Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. During the American Civil War, served as a general in the Confederate Army, leading troops in several battles. After the war, resided in Cuba and later returned to practice law.
Served as the 14th Vice President of the United States
Commanded Confederate forces during the Civil War
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