Henry Tazewell
Henry Tazewell (November 27, 1753 – January 24, 1799) was an American politician who was instrumental in the early government of Virginia, and a US senator from Virginia. He was a slave owner, and served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1795.
Henry Tazewell | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office February 20, 1795 – December 8, 1795 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Izard |
Succeeded by | Samuel Livermore |
United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office December 29, 1794 – January 24, 1799 | |
Preceded by | John Taylor |
Succeeded by | Wilson C. Nicholas |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Williamsburg City | |
In office October 21, 1782 – March 31, 1785 | |
In office October 4, 1779 – October 1, 1781 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Brunswick County | |
In office October 7, 1776 – October 4, 1779 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from Brunswick County | |
In office June 1, 1775 – May 6, 1776 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Brunswick County, Virginia, British America | November 27, 1753
Died | January 24, 1799 45) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Anti-Administration |
Spouse | Dorothea Elizabeth Waller Tazewell |
Children | Littleton Waller Tazewell Sophia Ann Tazewell |
Alma mater | The College of William & Mary |
Occupation | Lawyer, Politician, Judge |
Profession | Law |
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