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Thomas Jefferson Rusk

American politician (1803-1857) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 53

Thomas Jefferson Rusk was an early political and military leader of the Republic of Texas, serving as its first secretary of war and as a general at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was later a U.S. politician and served as a senator from Texas from 1846 until his suicide.

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He served as the president pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1857.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1803 to 1857 · aged 53