James Speed
Politician
1812 – 1887
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Who was James Speed?
James Speed was an American lawyer, politician and professor. In 1864, he was appointed by Abraham Lincoln to be the United States Attorney General. He previously served in the Kentucky Legislature, and in local political office.
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- Born
- Mar 11, 1812
Jefferson County - Siblings
- Spouses
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Transylvania University
- Lived in
- Louisville
- Died
- Jun 25, 1887
Louisville - Resting place
- Cave Hill Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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