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Floride Calhoun

Second Lady of the United States from 1825 to 1832 · United States · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1792 to 1866 · aged 74

Floride Bonneau Calhoun was the wife of U.S. politician John C. Calhoun. She was known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair, which occurred during her husband's service as vice president of the United States.

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In that role, Mrs. Calhoun led the wives of other Cabinet members in ostracizing Peggy Eaton, the wife of Secretary of War John Eaton, whom they considered a woman of low morals. The affair helped damage relations between John C. Calhoun and President Andrew Jackson, and effectively ended any legitimate chance of John Calhoun becoming president of the United States.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1792 to 1866 · aged 74