John Breckinridge (Virginia and Kentucky)

(1760-1806)

American politician

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John Breckinridge (December 2, 1760 – December 14, 1806) was a lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of Virginia. He served in the state legislatures of Virginia and Kentucky before being elected to the U.S. Senate and appointed United States Attorney General during the second term of President Thomas Jefferson. He is the progenitor of Kentucky's Breckinridge political family and the namesake of Breckinridge County, Kentucky.

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Born	2 December 1760 Augusta County, Virginia
Died	14 December 1806 (aged 46) Fayette County, Kentucky, U.S.
Zodiac	Sagittarius
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Cabell Breckinridge · Son · 1788-1823 · American politician edit info

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John C. Breckinridge · Grandson · 1821-1875 · Vice president of the United States from 1857 to 1861 edit info

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Clifton R. Breckinridge · Family Member · 1846-1932 · Confederate military officer and politician edit info

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