John Nelson (lawyer)
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For other people with the same name, see John Nelson (disambiguation).
"Attorney General Nelson" redirects here. For the Attorney General of Arizona, see Gary K. Nelson.
John Nelson (June 1, 1791 – January 18, 1860) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the Attorney General of the United States from 1843 to 1845 under President John Tyler.[1] He served as the first United States Chargé d'Affaires to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies from 1831 to 1832 and as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 4th district from 1821 to 1823.[2]
Quick Facts 17th United States Attorney General, President ...
John Nelson | |
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17th United States Attorney General | |
In office July 1, 1843 – March 4, 1845 | |
President | John Tyler |
Preceded by | Hugh S. Legaré |
Succeeded by | John Y. Mason |
United States Chargé d'Affaires to the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies | |
In office October 25, 1831 – October 15, 1832 | |
President | Andrew Jackson |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Enos T. Throop |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Ringgold |
Succeeded by | John Lee |
Personal details | |
Born | (1791-06-01)June 1, 1791 Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | January 18, 1860(1860-01-18) (aged 68) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Spouses | Frances Harriott Burrows
(died 1836)Matilda Tennant
(m. 1838) |
Relations | Charles Steele (grandson) |
Parent(s) | Roger Nelson Mary Brooke Sim Nelson |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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