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Jeremiah S. Black

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American lawyer and politician (1810-1883)

United States PoliticiansLived 1810 to 1883 · aged 73

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Jeremiah Sullivan Black was an American statesman and lawyer. He served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1851-1857) and as the Court's Chief Justice (1851-1854). He also served in the Cabinet of President James Buchanan, first as Attorney General (1857-1860), and then Secretary of State (1860-1861).

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The Buchanan Cabinet, c. 1859: (From left to right) Jacob Thompson, Lewis Cass, John B. Floyd, James Buchanan, Howell Cobb, Isaac Toucey, Joseph Holt, and Jeremiah Black

The Buchanan Cabinet, c. 1859: (From left to right) Jacob Thompson, Lewis Cass, John B. Floyd, James Buchanan, Howell Cobb, Isaac Toucey, Joseph Holt, and Jeremiah Black

President Buchanan's 1861 letter nominating Black to the U.S. Supreme Court

President Buchanan's 1861 letter nominating Black to the U.S. Supreme Court

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About this person

Country

United States

Category

Politicians

Type

Politician

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1810 to 1883 · aged 73

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