John C. Breckinridge
Deceased Q273212

John C. Breckinridge

vice president of the United States from 1857 to 1861 (1821–1875)

Born: January 16, 1821 (1821) · Lexington
Died: May 17, 1875 (1875) · Lexington
Age at death: 54 years
Cause of death: liver cirrhosis
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United States, Confederate States of America
Occupation politician, university teacher, lawyer, military personnel
Education Centre College, Transylvania University, Princeton University
Position held Vice President of the United States, member of the United States House of Representatives, United States senator, board member, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, United States Ambassador to Spain, Confederate States Secretary of War
Gender male

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