Swiss and American politician, diplomat and scholar (1761-1849) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abraham Alfonse Albert Gallatin (January 29, 1761 – August 12, 1849) was a Swiss-American ethnologist, linguist, politician, diplomat, Congressman, and the longest-serving United States Secretary of the Treasury. He was also a founder of New York University.
Albert Gallatin | |
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4th United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office May 14, 1801 – February 8, 1814 | |
President | Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) James Madison (1809-1814) |
Preceded by | Samuel Dexter |
Succeeded by | George W. Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | Geneva, Switzerland | January 29, 1761
Died | August 12, 1849 88) Astoria, New York, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sophia Gallatin (desc.) Hannah Gallatin |
Profession | Politician, Teacher |
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