James Wilkinson Politician

James Wilkinson (March 24, 1757 – December 28, 1825) was an American soldier and statesman, who was associated with several scandals and controversies. He served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, but was twice compelled to resign. He was twice the Senior Officer of the U.S. Army, appointed first Governor of the Louisiana Territory in 1805, and commanded two unsuccessful campaigns in the St. Lawrence theater during the War of 1812. After his death, he was discovered to have been a paid agent of the Spanish Crown.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 24, 1757
Birth place	Benedict Maryland
Date of death	December 28, 1825
Place of death	Mexico City , Mexico
Spouse	Ann Biddle Wilkinson Celeste Laveau Trudeau
Profession	Military

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party	Federalist Party
president	George Washington James Madison Thomas Jefferson John Adams
successor	George Washington Joel Roberts Poinsett Henry Dearborn Meriwether Lewis