John George Nicolay
John George Nicolay (February 26, 1832 – September 26, 1901) was a German-born American author and diplomat who served as private secretary to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and later co-authored Abraham Lincoln: A History, a ten-volume biography of the 16th president. He was a member of the German branch of the Nicolay family.
John George Nicolay | |
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Nicolay (c. 1855–1865) | |
| 2nd Marshal of the United States Supreme Court | |
| In office 1872–1887 | |
| Preceded by | Richard C. Parsons |
| Succeeded by | John M. Wright |
| Private Secretary to the President | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865 | |
| President | Abraham Lincoln |
| Preceded by | James Buchanan II |
| Succeeded by | William A. Browning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 26, 1832 Essingen, Kingdom of Bavaria |
| Died | September 26, 1901 (aged 69) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Occupation | Newspaper editor, diplomat |
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