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    Richard Mentor Johnson

    Vice president of the United States from 1837 to 1841

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  1. Richard Mentor Johnson (October 17, 1780 – November 19, 1850) was an American lawyer, military officer and politician who served as the ninth vice president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841 under President Martin Van Buren.

  2. Learn about the life and legacy of Richard Mentor Johnson, the ninth Vice President of the United States under Martin Van Buren. He was a Kentucky lawyer, politician, and soldier who killed Tecumseh in the War of 1812 and had a controversial relationship with an enslaved woman.

  3. Feb 7, 2021 · By Ronald G. Shafer. February 7, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. EST. Richard Mentor Johnson became vice president in 1837. (Library of Congress) She was born enslaved and remained that way her entire life...

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  5. Learn about Richard M. Johnson, a Kentucky politician and war hero who served as vice president under Martin Van Buren. Find out how he was elected by the Senate, his role in the administration, and his personal life controversies.

  6. Whig Party. Richard M. Johnson (born October 17, 1780, near Louisville, Virginia [now in Kentucky], U.S.—died November 19, 1850, Frankfort, Kentucky) was the ninth vice president of the United States (1837–41) in the Democratic administration of President Martin Van Buren.

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  7. May 15, 2024 · Richard M. Johnson, in full Richard Mentor Johnson, (born October 17, 1780, near Louisville, Virginia [now in Kentucky], U.S.—died November 19, 1850, Frankfort, Kentucky), ninth vice president of the United States (1837–41) in the Democratic administration of President Martin Van Buren.

  8. Richard Mentor Johnson. (Vice President of the United States (1837-41)) Richard M. Johnson was an American politician who served as the ninth Vice President of United States; he was in the office from 1837 and 1841, in the administration of President Martin Van Buren. Born in Kentucky, Johnson, after finishing his education, was admitted to the ...

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