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James Speed

American lawyer and politician (1812-1887) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 75

James Speed was an American lawyer, politician, and professor who was in 1864 appointed by Abraham Lincoln to be the United States Attorney General. Speed previously served in the Kentucky legislature and in local political offices.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1812 to 1887 · aged 75