Biographical Data: Robert M. T. Hunter
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Robert M. T. Hunter |
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Full Name |
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter |
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Date of Birth: | Apr 21, 1809 | Birthplace: |
Loretto, Virginia | |
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Date of Death: |
Jul 18, 1887 | 78 yrs old |
Place of death: |
Alexandria, Virginia |
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Religion: |
Unknown |
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Office Held: 15th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives |
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Political Party: |
Whig |
Congress: | 26th | |
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Date entered office: |
Dec 16, 1839 (30 yrs old) |
Preceded by: |
James K. Polk |
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Date left office: |
Mar 3, 1841 (31 yrs old) |
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Office Held: United States Senator |
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Political Party: |
Democratic |
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State Represented: |
Virginia |
Senate Class: |
2 |
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Date entered office: |
Mar 4, 1847 (37 yrs old) |
Preceded by: |
William S. Archer |
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Date left office: |
Jul 11, 1861 (52 yrs old) |
Reason: |
Expelled |
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