James Breckinridge Politician

James Breckinridge (March 7, 1763 – May 13, 1833) was a Virginia lawyer and politician and a member of the Breckinridge family. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as well as the U.S. House of Representatives. He also fought in the American Revolutionary War and served as a brigadier-general during the War of 1812.

Personal facts

James Breckinridge
Birth dateMarch 07, 1763
Birth place
Botetourt County Virginia , Fincastle Virginia , Colony of Virginia
Date of deathMay 13, 1833
Place of death
Virginia , Botetourt County Virginia
Education
College of William & Mary
Washington and Lee University
Profession
Lawyer

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Politician

military operations
American Revolutionary War
War of 1812
military rank
Brigadier general (United States)
officeMember of the Virginia House of Delegates from Botetourt County
party
Federalist Party
region
Virginia's 5th congressional district

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