Alexander Pope Field

Politician, Deceased Person

1800 – 1876

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Who was Alexander Pope Field?

Alexander Pope Field was a United States politician.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he studied law in Illinois and was admitted to the Illinois bar. From 1822 until 1828, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives. From 1829 until 1840, he served as Illinois Secretary of State. Field moved to Wisconsin Territory and served as the territory's secretary from 1841 to 1843.

In 1849, Field moved to Louisiana and was elected Louisiana Attorney General serving from 1873 until his death.

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Born
Nov 30, 1800
Louisville
Also known as
  • Alexander Field
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Aug 19, 1876

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on July 23, 2013

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