Floride Calhoun, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Spouse of John C. Calhoun
Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1792
Place of Birth: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Date of Death: 25-Jul-1866
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Floride Calhoun
- Floride Bonneau Calhoun (February 15, 1792 – July 25, 1866) was the wife of prominent U.S.
- politician John C.
- Calhoun.
- She is best known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair, which occurred while her husband was serving as Vice President.
- During the affair, Mrs.
- Calhoun led the Cabinet wives in ostracizing Peggy Eaton, the wife of Secretary of War John Eaton, whom they considered a woman of low morals.
- The affair helped damage relations between John C.
- Calhoun and President Andrew Jackson, and effectively ended any legitimate chance of John Calhoun becoming President of the United States.
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