1792 – 1868

Thaddeus Stevens

American statesman (1792–1868)

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Born

1792-04-04, Danville

Died

1868-08-11

Birthplace state

Vermont

Biography

Thaddeus Stevens was born in Danville, Vermont, in 1792 and died in 1868. A lawyer and jurist who served in the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, he led the Radical Republican faction during the 1860s and opposed slavery and discrimination against Black Americans. During the Civil War, he chaired the House Ways and Means Committee and worked to defeat the Confederacy through new taxes and borrowing while opposing slavery. Stevens resisted President Andrew Johnson's policies during Reconstruction as he sought to secure rights for the freedmen.

Occupation

Thaddeus Stevens is recorded as a jurist, a politician and a lawyer, born in Vermont (1792–1868).

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Frequently asked about Thaddeus Stevens

Who was Thaddeus Stevens?

Thaddeus Stevens was American statesman (1792–1868), born in Vermont (1792 – 1868).

When and where was Thaddeus Stevens born?

Thaddeus Stevens was born on 1792-04-04 in Danville.

When did Thaddeus Stevens die?

Thaddeus died on 1868-08-11.

What was Thaddeus Stevens known for?

Thaddeus Stevens is recorded as a jurist, a politician and a lawyer.

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