John Langdon Politician

John Langdon (June 26, 1741 – September 18, 1819) was a politician from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and one of the first two United States senators from that state. Langdon was an early supporter of the Revolutionary War and served in the Continental Congress. After being in Congress for 12 years, including serving as the first president pro tempore of the Senate, Langdon became governor of New Hampshire. He turned down a nomination for vice presidential candidate in 1812, and later retired until his death in 1819.

Personal facts

John Langdon
Birth dateJune 26, 1741
Birth place
Portsmouth New Hampshire
Religion
Congregational church
Date of deathSeptember 18, 1819
Place of death
Portsmouth New Hampshire

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Office holder

officePresident pro tempore of the Senate
party
Anti-Administration party
Democratic-Republican Party
president
successor
Richard Henry Lee
John Sullivan (general)

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