1782 – 1866

Lewis Cass

American politician (1782-1866)

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Born

1782-10-09, Exeter

Died

1866-06-17

Birthplace state

New Hampshire

Biography

Lewis Cass was born in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1782 and died in 1866. He served as a United States Army officer, politician, and lawyer, and represented Michigan in the United States Senate. Cass held Cabinet positions under Presidents Andrew Jackson and James Buchanan, and was the 1848 Democratic presidential nominee. He was a slave owner who advocated for popular sovereignty, the doctrine that people in each state should decide whether to permit slavery as a matter of states' rights.

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Lewis Cass is recorded as a foreign minister, a diplomat, a governor, a ambassador, a politician, a lawyer and a writer, born in New Hampshire (1782–1866).

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Frequently asked about Lewis Cass

Who was Lewis Cass?

Lewis Cass was American politician (1782-1866), born in New Hampshire (1782 – 1866).

When and where was Lewis Cass born?

Lewis Cass was born on 1782-10-09 in Exeter.

When did Lewis Cass die?

Lewis died on 1866-06-17.

What was Lewis Cass known for?

Lewis Cass is recorded as a foreign minister, a diplomat, a governor, a ambassador, a politician, a lawyer and a writer.

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