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George Poindexter
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George Poindexter was an American politician, judge, and lawyer. Born in Louisa County, he served as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. His political career included holding the positions of non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives, United States senator, and President pro tempore of the United States Senate. He also served as the Governor of Mississippi.
Poindexter worked in Washington, D.C., and spoke English. He is recognized in the Us Senators collection and is described by source Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography. He died in Jackson on September 5, 1853.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- George
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Louisa County
- Place of death
- Jackson
- Occupation
- lawyer
- Position held
- member of the United States House of Representatives
- Political party
- Democratic-Republican Party
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- GeorgePoindexter.jpg
- Work location
- Washington, D.C.
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- Commons category
- George Poindexter
- date of death
- 1853-09-15
- date of birth
- 1779-01-01
- name in native language
- George Poindexter
- National Governors Association biography URL
- www.nga.org/governor/george-poindexter
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