John George Nicolay
German-American civil servant and author (1832–1901) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John George Nicolay (February 26, 1832 – September 26, 1901) was a German-born American author and diplomat who served as private secretary to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and later co-authored Abraham Lincoln: A History, a ten-volume biography of the 16th president. He was a member of the German branch of the Nicolay family.[1]
Quick Facts 2nd Marshal of the United States Supreme Court, Preceded by ...
John George Nicolay | |
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2nd Marshal of the United States Supreme Court | |
In office 1872–1887 | |
Preceded by | Richard C. Parsons |
Succeeded by | John M. Wright |
Private Secretary to the President | |
In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 | |
President | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | James Buchanan II |
Succeeded by | William A. Browning |
Personal details | |
Born | (1832-02-26)February 26, 1832 Essingen, Kingdom of Bavaria |
Died | September 26, 1901(1901-09-26) (aged 69) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Occupation | Newspaper editor, diplomat |
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