Levi Lincoln Sr.
United States attorney general and acting governor of Massachusetts (1749-1820)
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Levi Lincoln, Sr. (May 15, 1749–April 14, 1820) was an American revolutionary. He was a Minuteman at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, a state legislator in Massachusetts, Governor of Massachusetts, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, a U.S. Representative, Attorney General for President Thomas Jefferson and Acting Secretary of State.
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3rd Governor of Massachusetts | |
In office December 10, 1808 – May 1, 1809 | |
Preceded by | James Sullivan |
Succeeded by | Christopher Gore |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 4th district | |
In office December 15, 1800 – March 5, 1801 | |
Preceded by | Dwight Foster |
Succeeded by | Seth Hastings |
7th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts | |
In office May 29, 1807 – December 10, 1808 | |
Governor | James Sullivan |
Preceded by | Edward Robbins |
Succeeded by | David Cobb |
4th United States Attorney General | |
In office March 5, 1801 – March 2, 1805 | |
Preceded by | Charles Lee |
Succeeded by | John Breckinridge |
Personal details | |
Born | Hingham, Massachusetts | June 10, 1749
Died | April 14, 1820 Worcester, Massachusetts | (aged 70)
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Military service | |
Branch/service | American Militia |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |