Alexander J. Dallas (statesman)
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Alexander James Dallas (June 21, 1759 – January 16, 1817) was an American statesman who served as the 6th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1814 to 1816 under President James Madison.[1]
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Alexander Dallas | |
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United States Secretary of War | |
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In office March 2, 1815 – August 1, 1815 | |
President | James Madison |
Preceded by | James Monroe |
Succeeded by | William H. Crawford |
6th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office October 6, 1814 – October 21, 1816 | |
President | James Madison |
Preceded by | George W. Campbell |
Succeeded by | William H. Crawford |
1st Reporter of Decisions of the United States Supreme Court | |
In office 1790–1800 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | William Cranch |
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Born | Alexander James Dallas (1759-06-21)June 21, 1759 Kingston, Colony of Jamaica |
Died | January 16, 1817(1817-01-16) (aged 57) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse |
Arabella Smith (m. 1780) |
Children | George M. Dallas |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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