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Samuel Hoar

American politician (1778-1856) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 78

Samuel Hoar was an American lawyer and politician. A member of a prominent political family in Massachusetts, he was a leading 19th century lawyer of that state. He was associated with the Federalist Party until its decline after the War of 1812.

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Over his career, Hoar developed a reputation as a prominent Massachusetts anti-slavery politician and spokesperson. He became a leading member of the Massachusetts Whig Party, a leading and founding member of the Massachusetts Free Soil Party, and a founding member and chair of the committee that organized the founding convention for the Massachusetts Republican Party in 1854.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1778 to 1856 · aged 78