John Nelson

In State, John Nelson was a public official. John Nelson is deceased (1860). John Nelson's listed occupation includes politician.

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Biography

Born 1791-06-01 · Died 1860-01-18

Attorney General of the United States from 1843 to 1845

Occupations

politician
lawyer
diplomat

Terms in office & positions

United States representative — 1821-03-04 – 1823-03-03
United States Attorney General — 1843-07-01 – 1845-03-04
ambassador
United States Secretary of State — 1844-02-29 – 1844-03-31

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