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Frederick Muhlenberg

American politician and first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1750-1801) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 51

Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg was an American minister and politician who was the first speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1789 to 1791 and again from 1793 to 1795. Muhlenberg served as the first dean of the United States House of Representatives as well.

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A member of the Federalist Party, he was delegate to the Pennsylvania state constitutional convention and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania and a Lutheran pastor by profession, Muhlenberg was born in Trappe, Pennsylvania. His home, known as the Speaker's House, is now a museum and is currently undergoing restoration to restore its appearance during Muhlenberg's occupancy.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1750 to 1801 · aged 51