John Forsyth Politician

John Forsyth, Sr. (October 22, 1780 – October 21, 1841) was a 19th-century American politician from Georgia.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 22, 1780
Birth place	Fredericksburg Virginia , United States
Date of death	October 21, 1841
Place of death	Washington D.C. , United States
Education	Princeton University
Profession	Lawyer , Politician

office	13th United States Secretary of State 33rd Governor of Georgia
party	Democratic Party (United States)
president	Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren
successor	Daniel Webster George Rockingham Gilmer