Robert B. McAfee
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Robert Breckinridge McAfee (February 18, 1784 – March 12, 1849) was an American diplomat, historian and politician who was the seventh Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky serving from 1824 to 1828.
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Robert B. McAfee | |
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Member of the Kentucky Senate | |
In office 1837–1845 | |
In office 1819–1824 | |
5th United States Chargé d'Affaires, New Granada and Ecuador | |
In office July 1, 1833 – June 20, 1837 | |
President | Andrew Jackson |
Preceded by | Thomas Patrick Moore |
Succeeded by | James Semple |
8th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky | |
In office August 24, 1824 – August 26, 1828 | |
Governor | Joseph Desha |
Preceded by | William T. Barry |
Succeeded by | John Breathitt |
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
In office 1828–1832 | |
In office 1819–1821 | |
In office 1800–1812 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Breckinridge McAfee February 18, 1784 Mercer County, Kentucky |
Died | March 12, 1849(1849-03-12) (aged 65) Salt River, Kentucky |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse |
Mary Cardwell
(m. 1807) |
Alma mater | Transylvania University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | War of 1812: • Battle of New Orleans • Battle of the Thames |
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