Reverdy Johnson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Reverdy Johnson

American politician

Date of Birth: 21-May-1796

Place of Birth: Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 10-Feb-1876

Profession: lawyer, politician, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Reverdy Johnson

  • Reverdy Johnson (May 21, 1796 – February 10, 1876) was a statesman and jurist from Maryland.
  • He gained fame as a defense attorney, defending notables such as Sandford of the Dred Scott case, Maj.
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  • Fitz John Porter at his court-martial, and Mary Surratt, alleged conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
  • A former Whig, he was a strong supporter of the Union war effort.
  • At first he opposed wartime efforts to abolish slavery until 1864, and in 1865 supported the 13th Amendment banning slavery.

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