Nathaniel Claiborne
American politician and farmer
Born
November 14th, 1777
247 years ago
Died
August 15th, 1859
165 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in 1777, this individual served as a prominent politician in the United States while also managing agricultural endeavors. He held various political offices, contributing to local governance and policy-making during a period of significant change in American history. The career included representation in the Virginia House of Delegates and a tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives. His legislative efforts often focused on issues pertinent to the agrarian community and local development.
Served in the U.S. House of Representatives
Represented Virginia in the House of Delegates
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