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William Wirt

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American author and statesman and United States Attorney General (1772-1834)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1772 to 1834 · aged 61
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William Wirt was an American lawyer, politician and author who is credited with turning the position of United States Attorney General into one of influence. S. history, Wirt also served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was the Anti-Masonic nominee for president in the 1832 election.

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Portrait of Elizabeth Wirt, painted c. 1809-10 by Cephas ThompsonPortrait of Elizabeth Wirt, painted c. 1809-10 by Cephas ThompsonWirt's Attorney General nominationWirt's Attorney General nominationEngraving of Wirt between c. 1810-34 by James Barton Longacre.Engraving of Wirt between c. 1810-34 by James Barton Longacre.William Wirt Monument, Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C.William Wirt Monument, Congressional Cemetery, Washington D.C.

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William Wirt was an American lawyer, politician and author who is credited with turning the position of United States Attorney General into one of influence. The longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history, Wirt also served in the Virginia House of Delegates and was the Anti-Masonic nominee for president in the 1832 election.

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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 1772 to 1834 · aged 61
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