Alexander C. Hanson
American politician (1786-1819) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander Contee Hanson (February 27, 1786 – April 23, 1819) was an American lawyer, publisher, and statesman. He represented the third district of Maryland in the U.S. House, and the state of Maryland in the U.S. Senate.
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Alexander C. Hanson | |
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United States Senator from Maryland | |
In office December 20, 1816 – April 23, 1819 | |
Preceded by | Robert G. Harper |
Succeeded by | William Pinkney |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1813 – 1816 | |
Preceded by | Philip B. Key |
Succeeded by | George Peter |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1811–1815 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexander Contee Hanson (1786-02-27)February 27, 1786 Annapolis, Maryland |
Died | April 23, 1819(1819-04-23) (aged 33) Elkridge, Maryland |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Priscilla Dorsey |
Children | Charles Grosvenor Hanson |
Parent(s) | Alexander Contee Hanson, Sr. Rebecca Howard |
Relatives | Thomas P. Grosvenor (brother-in-law) |
Alma mater | St. John's College |
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