Robert C. Nicholas
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For the New York politician, see Robert C. Nicholas (New York politician).
Robert Carter Nicholas (January 10, 1787 – December 24, 1856) was a United States senator from Louisiana. He was a veteran of the War of 1812, and also served as Secretary of State of Louisiana and Louisiana's Superintendent of Education.
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Robert Carter Nicholas | |
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United States Senator from Louisiana | |
In office January 13, 1836 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | George A. Waggaman |
Succeeded by | Alexander Barrow |
Secretary of State of Louisiana | |
In office 1845–1845 | |
Governor | Alexandre Mouton |
Preceded by | Levi Pierce |
Succeeded by | Zenon Ledoux, Jr. |
Louisiana Superintendent of Education | |
In office 1849–1853 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Dimitry |
Succeeded by | John N. Carrigan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1787-01-10)January 10, 1787 Hanover, Virginia |
Died | December 24, 1856(1856-12-24) (aged 69) Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
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