# John W. Crisfield

> John Woodland Crisfield was a U.S. representative from Maryland, representing the sixth district from 1847 to 1849 and the first district from 1861 to 1863. The city of Crisfield, Maryland, is named after him. Crisfield was a strong supporter of the Union during American Civil War, opposing moves towards Maryland's secession. However, Crisfield also supported the institution of slavery and worked to prevent its abolition in Maryland.

*American politician (1806-1897)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1806-11-08
- **Died:** 1897-01-12
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

John Woodland Crisfield was a U.S. representative from Maryland, representing the sixth district from 1847 to 1849 and the first district from 1861 to 1863. The city of Crisfield, Maryland, is named after him. Crisfield was a strong supporter of the Union during American Civil War, opposing moves towards Maryland's secession. However, Crisfield also supported the institution of slavery and worked to prevent its abolition in Maryland.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.8
- **Momentum:** 1.9

## Sources
- [John W. Crisfield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_W._Crisfield)
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- [John Woodland Crisfield](https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Woodland_Crisfield)
- [جون دبليو. كريسفيلد](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%86_%D8%AF%D8%A8%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%88._%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%AF)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q336887)

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