| Richard Mentor Johnson | |
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 Congressman Richard Mentor Johnson of Virginia, circa 1830s | |
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Full Name |
Richard Mentor Johnson |
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Born |
October 17, 1780, Beargrass, Kaintuck Territory, American Republic |
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Died |
November 19, 1850, Virginia, URAS |
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Lord Secretary of the Army |
1816-1824 |
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Congressman from Virginia |
1832-1838 |
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Years of Service (American Republic/URAS) |
1802-1810 |
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Party |
Crown Party |
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Spouse |
No information |
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Children |
No information |
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Parents |
Robert Johnson, Jemima Suggett |
Richard Mentor Johnson (October 17, 1780- November 19, 1850) was an American politician and soldier.
Although technically born in the American Republic, Johnson was raised in what would become Kaintuck. Officially moving to what would soon be the URAS in 1802 after joining the American army, Johnson fought for the entire duration of the Second Seven Years' War (1802-1809). After the war he moved to Virginia and opened a law practice. Johnson joined the Crown Party, and eventually became involved in politics. A military hero, he was chosen to be Henry Clay's Lord Secretary of the Army, and served for two terms. In 1832, Johnson was elected to Congress in a Crown landslide. A firm absolutist and supporter of King Andrew, he lost reelection in 1838. In 1840, Johnson was the Absolutist Crown nominee for Viceroy alongside Andrew Franklin Adams. After this defeat, he retired from public life. Richard M. Johnson died in 1850 at age 70.