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
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
In office
February 20, 1795  December 8, 1795
Preceded byRalph Izard
Succeeded bySamuel Livermore
United States Senator
from Virginia
In office
December 29, 1794  January 24, 1799
Preceded byJohn Taylor
Succeeded byWilson 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(1753-11-27)November 27, 1753
Brunswick County, Virginia, British America
DiedJanuary 24, 1799(1799-01-24) (aged 45)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyAnti-Administration
SpouseDorothea Elizabeth Waller Tazewell
ChildrenLittleton Waller Tazewell
Sophia Ann Tazewell
Alma materThe College of William & Mary
OccupationLawyer, Politician, Judge
ProfessionLaw
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