John Breckinridge
American politician (1760-1806) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 46
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 Breckinridge
Humphrey Marshall defeated Breckinridge for a Senate seat in 1794.
Thomas Jefferson composed the original Kentucky Resolutions.
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George Clinton was nominated for vice president in 1804 instead of Breckinridge.About this person
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.
