Henry A. P. Muhlenberg
American politician (1782–1844) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry Augustus Philip Muhlenberg (May 13, 1782 – August 11, 1844) was an American political leader and diplomat. He was a member of the Muhlenberg family political dynasty.
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Henry A. P. Muhlenberg | |
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U.S. Minister to the Austrian Empire | |
In office February 8, 1838 – September 18, 1840 | |
President | Martin Van Buren |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Daniel Jenifer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 9th district | |
In office 1833–1838 | |
Preceded by | James Ford Philander Stephens Lewis Dewart |
Succeeded by | George M. Keim |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th district | |
In office 1829–1833 | |
Preceded by | William Addams Joseph Fry, Jr. |
Succeeded by | David D. Wagener |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Augustus Philip Muhlenberg (1782-05-13)May 13, 1782 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | August 11, 1844(1844-08-11) (aged 62) Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Charles Evans Cemetery |
Political party | Jacksonian Democrat Democrat |
Relations | Frederick Muhlenberg (uncle) Peter Muhlenberg (uncle) |
Children | Henry Augustus Muhlenberg |
Parent(s) | Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg Mary Catherine Hall Muhlenberg |
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