Timothy Pickering

Timothy Pickering (July 17, 1745 – January 29, 1829) was a politician from Massachusetts who served in a variety of roles, most notably as the third United States Secretary of State, serving in that office from 1795 to 1800 under Presidents George Washington and John Adams.

Timothy Pickering
2nd United States Postmaster General
In office August 12, 1791 – January 1, 1795
President	George Washington
Preceded by	Samuel Osgood
Succeeded by	Joseph Habersham
2nd United States Secretary of War
In office January 2, 1795 – December 10, 1795
President	George Washington
Preceded by	Henry Knox
Succeeded by	James McHenry
3rd United States Secretary of State
In office December 10, 1795 – May 12, 1800
President	George Washington (1795-1797) John Adams (1797-1800)
Preceded by	Edmund Randolph
Succeeded by	John Marshall
United States Senator from Massachusetts
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1811
Preceded by	Dwight Foster
Succeeded by	Joseph Varnum
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815
Preceded by	Leonard White
Succeeded by	Jeremiah Nelson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817
Preceded by	William Reed
Succeeded by	Nathaniel Silsbee
Personal details
Born	(1745-07-17)July 17, 1745 Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	January 29, 1829(1829-01-29) (aged 83) Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Federalist
Alma mater	Harvard College
Profession	Politician
Military service
Branch/service	Essex County, Massachusetts Militia Continental Army
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War