John P. Kennedy
John P. Kennedy
John Pendleton Kennedy was an American novelist, lawyer and Whig politician who served as United States Secretary of the Navy from July 26, 1852, to March 4, 1853, during the administration of President Millard Fillmore, and as a U.S. Representative from Maryland's 4th congressional district, during which he encouraged the United States government's study, adoption and implementation of the telegraph. A lawyer who became a lobbyist for and director of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Kennedy also served several terms in the Maryland General Assembly, and became its Speaker in 1847.
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Male
Date of Birth
October 25th, 1795
Age
230
Birth Place
United States of America, Maryland
Date of Death
August 18th, 1870
Died Aged
74
Star Sign
Scorpio
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