John Bartow Prevost
American attorney, judge, politician, businessman and diplomat (1766-1825) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Bartow Prevost (March 6, 1766 – March 5, 1825) was an American attorney, judge, politician, businessman and diplomat. He became the first judge of the Superior Court of the Territory of Orleans from 1804 to 1808, and was U.S. political agent for Peru from 1818 until his death.
Quick Facts Recorder of New York City, Preceded by ...
John Bartow Prevost | |
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Recorder of New York City | |
In office 1801–1804 | |
Preceded by | Richard Harison |
Succeeded by | Maturin Livingston |
Judge of the Superior Court of the Territory of Orleans | |
In office 1804–1808 | |
Preceded by | N/A |
Succeeded by | Joshua Lewis |
American Consul at Lima, Peru | |
In office 1818 – March 5, 1825 | |
Personal details | |
Born | March 6, 1766 Paramus, Province of New Jersey |
Died | March 5, 1825(1825-03-05) (aged 58) Lima, Peru |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Frances Anna Smith |
Relatives | Aaron Burr |
Occupation | attorney, judge, diplomatic agent |
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