Henry Johnson (Louisiana politician)
Henry S. Johnson (September 14, 1783 – September 4, 1864) was an American attorney and politician who served as the fifth Governor of Louisiana (1824–1828). He also served as a United States representative and as a United States senator. He participated in the Atlantic slave trade.
Henry S. Johnson | |
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| United States Senator from Louisiana | |
| In office February 12, 1844 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Porter |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Soulé |
| In office January 12, 1818 – May 27, 1824 | |
| Preceded by | William C.C. Claiborne |
| Succeeded by | Dominique Bouligny |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
| In office December 1, 1834 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Douglass White, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward Douglass White, Sr. |
| 5th Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office December 13, 1824 – December 15, 1828 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Thibodaux |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Derbigny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 14, 1783 Virginia |
| Died | September 4, 1864 (aged 80) Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican, National Republican, Whig |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Rousby Key |
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