# Reverdy Johnson

> Reverdy Johnson was an American politician, statesman, and jurist from Annapolis, Maryland. He gained fame as a defense attorney, defending notables such as Sandford of the Dred Scott case, Maj. Gen. Fitz John Porter at his courts-martial, and Mary Surratt, conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. A former Whig, he was a strong supporter of the Union war effort. At first he opposed wartime efforts to abolish slavery until 1864, and in 1865 supported the 13th Amendment banning slavery.

*American politician (1796-1876)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1796-05-21
- **Died:** 1876-02-10
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Historical depth:** 10.7 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

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