Cave Johnson
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For the video game character, see Cave Johnson (Portal).
Cave Johnson (January 11, 1793 – November 23, 1866) was an American politician who served the state of Tennessee as a Democratic congressman in the United States House of Representatives. Johnson was the 12th United States Postmaster General in the administration of James K. Polk from 1845 to 1849.
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Cave Johnson | |
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12th United States Postmaster General | |
In office March 6, 1845 – March 4, 1849 | |
President | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Charles A. Wickliffe |
Succeeded by | Jacob Collamer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | Richard Cheatham |
Succeeded by | Lucien Bonaparte Chase |
Constituency | 9th district (1843–1845) 11th district (1839–1843) |
In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1837 | |
Preceded by | John Hartwell Marable |
Succeeded by | Richard Cheatham |
Constituency | 11th district (1833–1837) 8th district (1829–1833) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1793-01-11)January 11, 1793 Tennessee County, Southwest Territory, U.S. |
Died | November 23, 1866(1866-11-23) (aged 73) Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth Dortch Brunson |
Education | Cumberland College |
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