Henry Clay

Politician

Birthday April 12, 1777

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Virginia

DEATH DATE Jun 29, 1852 (75)

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About

Politician and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the US Senate and House of Representatives. He ran for President of the United States in 1824, 1832 and 1844 and he was known as the "Great Pacificator" for his work on the Nullification Crisis and the slavery issue.

Before Fame

He was born into the planter class in Virginia and was given two slaves from his father as a gift.

Trivia

He dealt with the slavery issue by formulating both the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Compromise of 1850.

Family Life

His stepfather was captain Henry Watkins; his father passed away shortly after his birth.

Associated With

Abraham Lincoln was an outspoken admirer of his.