John Forsyth Sr. (October 22, 1780 – October 21, 1841) was a 19th-century American politician from Georgia. He represented the state in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and also served as the 33rd Governor of Georgia. As a supporter of the policies of President Andrew Jackson, Forsyth was appointed secretary of state by Jackson in 1834, and continued in that role until 1841 during the presidency of Martin Van Buren.
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22 October 1780 Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S.
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21 October 1841 (aged 60) Washington D.C., U.S.
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Zodiac | Libra |
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