Henry Wilson
1812 – 1875

Henry Wilson

vice president of the United States from 1873 to 1875

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Born
1812-02-16, Farmington
Died
1875-11-22
Birthplace state
New Hampshire

Biography

Henry Wilson was born in Farmington, New Hampshire in 1812 and worked as a journalist, editor, historian, military officer, politician, and writer. He served as a senator from Massachusetts from 1855 to 1873, then as the 18th vice president of the United States from 1873 until his death in 1875. Before and during the American Civil War, he opposed slavery and worked against what anti-slavery Americans called "Slave Power"—the faction of slave owners and their political allies.

Occupation

Henry Wilson is recorded as a journalist, a editor, a historian, a military officer, a politician and a writer, born in New Hampshire (1812–1875).

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Henry Wilson was born in Farmington, New Hampshire in 1812. Explore other notable figures from New Hampshire, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Henry Wilson

Who was Henry Wilson?
Henry Wilson was vice president of the United States from 1873 to 1875, born in New Hampshire (1812 – 1875).
When and where was Henry Wilson born?
Henry Wilson was born on 1812-02-16 in Farmington.
When did Henry Wilson die?
Henry died on 1875-11-22.
What was Henry Wilson known for?
Henry Wilson is recorded as a journalist, a editor, a historian, a military officer, a politician and a writer.
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