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John Breckinridge

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American politician (1760-1806)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1760 to 1806 · aged 46
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John Breckinridge was an American politician, militia officer, planter, and lawyer. He served several terms in the state legislatures of Virginia and Kentucky before being elected to the United States Senate.

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Mary Hopkins ("Polly") Cabell BreckinridgeMary Hopkins ("Polly") Cabell BreckinridgeHumphrey Marshall defeated Breckinridge for a Senate seat in 1794.Humphrey Marshall defeated Breckinridge for a Senate seat in 1794.Thomas Jefferson composed the original Kentucky Resolutions.Thomas Jefferson composed the original Kentucky Resolutions.The Louisiana Purchase, superimposed on a map of the modern United StatesThe Louisiana Purchase, superimposed on a map of the modern United StatesGeorge Clinton was nominated for vice president in 1804 instead of Breckinridge.George Clinton was nominated for vice president in 1804 instead of Breckinridge.

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John Breckinridge was an American politician, militia officer, planter, and lawyer. He served several terms in the state legislatures of Virginia and Kentucky before being elected to the United States Senate. Breckinridge also served as the United States Attorney General during the second term of President Thomas Jefferson. He was the progenitor of Kentucky's Breckinridge family and the namesake of Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1760 to 1806 · aged 46
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