James Hamilton
Governor of South Carolina (1786-1857) · United States · Politicians · Died at 71
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Something wrong?James Hamilton Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. He represented South Carolina in the U.S. Congress (1822-1829) and served as its 53rd governor of South Carolina (1830-1832).
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James Hamilton Jr. was an American lawyer and politician. He represented South Carolina in the U.S. Congress (1822-1829) and served as its 53rd governor of South Carolina (1830-1832). Prior to that, Hamilton achieved widespread recognition and public approval for his actions as Intendant (mayor) of the city of Charleston, South Carolina in 1822, during the period when plans for a slave rising were revealed. As governor, he led the state during the Nullification Crisis of 1832, at the peak of his power.
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