John P. Hale

U.S. Congressperson

1806 – 1873

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Who was John P. Hale?

John Parker Hale was an American politician and lawyer from New Hampshire. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845 and in the United States Senate from 1847 to 1853 and again from 1855 to 1865. He was one of the first senators to make a stand against slavery. Hale was a leading member of the Free Soil Party and was its presidential nominee in 1852.

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Born
Mar 31, 1806
Rochester
Also known as
  • John Hale
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Phillips Exeter Academy
  • Bowdoin College
Died
Nov 19, 1873
Dover

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on July 23, 2013

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