Paul Hamilton (politician)
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Paul Hamilton (October 16, 1762 – June 30, 1816) was the 3rd United States Secretary of the Navy, from 1809 to 1813.
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Quick Facts 3rd United States Secretary of the Navy, President ...
Paul Hamilton | |
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3rd United States Secretary of the Navy | |
In office May 15, 1809 – January 1, 1813 | |
President | James Madison |
Preceded by | Robert Smith |
Succeeded by | William Jones |
42nd Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 7, 1804 – December 9, 1806 | |
Lieutenant | Thomas Sumter |
Preceded by | James Burchill Richardson |
Succeeded by | Charles Pinckney |
1st Finance Comptroller of South Carolina | |
In office December 21, 1799 – December 7, 1804 | |
Governor | Edward Rutledge John Drayton James Burchill Richardson |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Thomas Lee |
Personal details | |
Born | (1762-10-16)October 16, 1762 Saint Paul's Parish, South Carolina, British America |
Died | June 30, 1816(1816-06-30) (aged 53) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Mary Wilkinson |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Unit | South Carolina Militia |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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