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James Calhoun (politician, born 1743)
American politician (1743–1816) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Calhoun (April 17, 1743 – August 14, 1816) was an American politician from Maryland who served as the first mayor of Baltimore, from 1794 until 1804, when he resigned.[1]
Quick Facts 1st Mayor of Baltimore, Succeeded by ...
James Calhoun | |
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![]() Portrait by Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin, c. 1808 | |
1st Mayor of Baltimore | |
In office 1794–1804 | |
Succeeded by | Thorowgood Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1743-04-17)April 17, 1743 Carlisle, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | August 14, 1816(1816-08-14) (aged 73) |
Resting place | Westminster Burying Ground Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
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