George W. Campbell
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George Washington Campbell (February 9, 1769 – February 17, 1848) was an American statesman who served as a U.S. Representative, Senator, Tennessee Supreme Court Justice, U.S. Ambassador to Russia and the 5th United States Secretary of the Treasury from February to October 1814.
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George Campbell | |
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United States Minister to Russia | |
In office February 7, 1819 – July 8, 1820 | |
President | James Monroe |
Preceded by | William Pinkney |
Succeeded by | Henry Middleton |
United States Senator from Tennessee | |
In office October 10, 1815 – April 20, 1818 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Anderson |
Succeeded by | John Eaton |
In office October 8, 1811 – February 11, 1814 | |
Preceded by | Jenkin Whiteside |
Succeeded by | Jesse Wharton |
5th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office February 9, 1814 – October 5, 1814 | |
President | James Madison |
Preceded by | William Jones (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Alexander Dallas |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1809 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Robert Weakley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | George Washington Campbell (1769-02-09)February 9, 1769 Tongue, Sutherlandshire, Scotland, Kingdom of Great Britain |
Died | February 17, 1848(1848-02-17) (aged 79) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Harriot Stoddert |
Education | Princeton University (BA) |
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