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Joseph Habersham
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Habersham (July 28, 1751 – November 17, 1815) was an American businessman, Georgia politician, soldier in the Continental Army, and Postmaster General of the United States.
Quick Facts 6th United States Postmaster General, President ...
Joseph Habersham | |
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6th United States Postmaster General | |
In office February 25, 1795 – November 28, 1801 | |
President | George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | Timothy Pickering |
Succeeded by | Gideon Granger |
Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1782 2nd Adjournment - 1782 3rd Adjournment 1785 | |
3rd Mayor of Savannah, Georgia | |
In office 1792 1793 | |
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Born | (1751-07-28)July 28, 1751 Savannah, Georgia, British America |
Died | November 17, 1815(1815-11-17) (aged 64) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Independent |
Education | Princeton University |
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Branch/service | ![]() Continental Army |
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Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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