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George W. Campbell
American politician (1769-1848) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Washington Campbell (February 9, 1769–February 17, 1848) was an American statesman. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives as the Representative from Tennessee's at-large congressional district in 1803. He served in the House from 1805-1809, in the 8th, 9th, and 10th Congresses. During the 10th Congress, he was the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. He was also one of the managers appointed in 1804 to conduct the impeachment hearings for John Pickering, judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, and later in the same year, the impeachment hearings against Samuel Chase, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Quick Facts 5th United States Secretary of the Treasury, President ...
George Washington Campbell | |
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5th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office February 9, 1814 – October 5, 1814 | |
President | James Madison |
Preceded by | Albert Gallatin |
Succeeded by | Alexander J. Dallas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1769-02-09)February 9, 1769 Scotland |
Died | February 17, 1848(1848-02-17) (aged 79) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Harriot Stoddert Campbell |
Alma mater | College of New Jersey |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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