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Levi Lincoln Sr.

United States attorney general and acting governor of Massachusetts (1749-1820) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 70

Levi Lincoln Sr. was an American revolutionary, lawyer, and statesman from Massachusetts. A Democratic-Republican, he served as Thomas Jefferson's first attorney general, and played a significant role in the events that led to the celebrated Marbury v. Madison court case.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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He served two terms as the lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, acting as governor for the remainder of Governor James Sullivan's term after his death in December 1808. Lincoln was unsuccessful in his bid to be elected governor in his own right in 1809.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1749 to 1820 · aged 70