Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II

American politician and lawyer

Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II - American politician and lawyer
Born

September 17th, 1825
199 years ago

Died

January 23rd, 1893
132 years ago — 67 years old

Category

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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