Louis McLane
1786 – 1857

Louis McLane

American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware, and Baltimore, Maryland (1786-1857)

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Born
1786-05-28, Smyrna
Died
1857-10-07
Birthplace state
Delaware

Biography

Louis McLane was born in Smyrna, Delaware on May 28, 1786, and died on October 7, 1857. A lawyer and politician with connections to Wilmington, Delaware and Baltimore, Maryland, he served as a U.S. representative and senator from Delaware, held the offices of Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of State, acted as ambassador to Great Britain, and served as president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He fought in the War of 1812 and was affiliated with both the Federalist Party and the Democratic Party.

Occupation

Louis McLane is recorded as a diplomat, a politician and a lawyer, born in Delaware (1786–1857).

Connections to Delaware

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Frequently asked about Louis McLane

Who was Louis McLane?
Louis McLane was American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware, and Baltimore, Maryland (1786-1857), born in Delaware (1786 – 1857).
When and where was Louis McLane born?
Louis McLane was born on 1786-05-28 in Smyrna.
When did Louis McLane die?
Louis died on 1857-10-07.
What was Louis McLane known for?
Louis McLane is recorded as a diplomat, a politician and a lawyer.
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