Benjamin Williams Crowninshield
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For his grandson, see Benjamin W. Crowninshield.
Benjamin Williams Crowninshield (December 27, 1772 – February 3, 1851) served as the United States Secretary of the Navy between 1815 and 1818, during the administrations of Presidents James Madison and James Monroe.
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Benjamin Williams Crowninshield | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1831 | |
Preceded by | Gideon Barstow |
Succeeded by | Rufus Choate |
5th United States Secretary of the Navy | |
In office January 16, 1815 – September 30, 1818 | |
President | James Madison James Monroe |
Preceded by | William Jones |
Succeeded by | Smith Thompson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1772-12-27)December 27, 1772 Salem, Massachusetts Bay, British America |
Died | February 3, 1851(1851-02-03) (aged 78) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic Republican (Before 1825) National Republican (1825–1834) |
Spouse | Mary Boardman |
Relatives | Jacob Crowninshield (Brother) |
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