John C. Breckinridge

John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Kentucky and was the 14th Vice President of the United States, to date the youngest vice president in U.S. history, inaugurated at age 36. In the 1860 presidential election, he ran as one of two candidates of the fractured Democratic Party, representing Southern Democrats. Breckinridge came in ... more

Date of birth:

  • Jan 16, 1821

Date of death:

  • May 17, 1875 (age 54 years)

Vice President Number:

  • 14

Country of nationality:

Government

The 14th Vice President of the United States

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William R. King

William Rufus DeVane King (April 7, 1786 – April 18, 1853) was the 13th Vice President of the United States, and earlier a U.S. Representative from...

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Hannibal Hamlin

Hannibal Hamlin (August 27, 1809 – July 4, 1891) was the 15th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Abraham Lincoln from 1861...

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Office, position, or title Jurisdiction of office From To
  • 1857
  • 1861

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