Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II
American politician and lawyer
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Died
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Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 16th Secretary of the Interior. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi. Appointed as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Contributed to the development of policies and legislation in the areas of land management and Native American affairs.
Served as the 16th Secretary of the Interior
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
Appointed as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court
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