John Anthony Quitman
American politician (1798-1858) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 59
John Anthony Quitman was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. As president of the Mississippi Senate, he was the acting governor of Mississippi for one month as a Whig.
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He was elected governor in 1849 as a Democrat, and served from January 10, 1850, until his resignation on February 3, 1851, shortly after his arrest for violating U.S. neutrality laws. He was strongly pro-slavery and a leading Fire-Eater.
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United States
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Lived 1798 to 1858 · aged 59
