Churchill C. Cambreleng
Churchill Caldom Cambreleng (October 24, 1786 – April 30, 1862) was an American businessman and politician from New York. He is notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1821 to 1839, including terms as chairman of several high-profile committees. In addition, he served as U.S. Minister to Russia from 1840 to 1841.
Churchill C. Cambreleng | |
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| United States Minister to Russia | |
| In office September 21, 1840 – July 13, 1841 | |
| President | Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison John Tyler |
| Preceded by | George M. Dallas |
| Succeeded by | Charles S. Todd |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office December 3, 1821 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Meigs Peter H. Wendover |
| Succeeded by | Moses H. Grinnell Edward Curtis James Monroe Ogden Hoffman |
| Constituency | 2nd district (1821–23) 3rd district (1823–39) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1786 Washington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1862 (aged 75) West Neck, New York |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Crawford Republican Jacksonian Democratic Barnburner Free Soil Party |
| Spouse | Phebe Glover (m. 1835-1862, his death) |
| Profession | Businessman |
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