John P. Hale Senator

John Parker Hale (March 31, 1806 – November 19, 1873) was an American politician and lawyer from New Hampshire. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845 and in the United States Senate from 1847 to 1853 and again from 1855 to 1865. He was one of the first senators to make a stand against slavery. Hale was a leading member of the Free Soil Party and was its presidential nominee in 1852.

Personal facts

John P. Hale
Birth dateMarch 31, 1806
Birth place
Rochester New Hampshire , United States
Date of deathNovember 19, 1873
Place of death
Dover New Hampshire , United States
Profession
Lawyer , Politician

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Republican Party (United States)
Opposition Party (United States)
Democratic Party (United States)
Free Soil Party

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