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James DeWolf

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American politician

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1764 to 1837 · aged 73
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James DeWolf was an American slave trader and politician. He served as a state legislator for a total of nearly 25 years, and in the 1820s served as a United States senator from Rhode Island.

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James DeWolf was an American slave trader and politician. He served as a state legislator for a total of nearly 25 years, and in the 1820s served as a United States senator from Rhode Island. Along with trading in slaves, DeWolf invested in sugar and coffee plantations in Cuba and became the wealthiest man in his state. By the end of his life, he was said to be the second-richest person in the entire United States. During his lifetime, his name was usually written "James D'Wolf".

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1764 to 1837 · aged 73
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