Timothy Pickering
American statesman (1745-1829)
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 | |
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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 | Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. | July 17, 1745
Died | January 29, 1829 Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 83)
Political party | Federalist |
Alma mater | Harvard College |
Profession | Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Essex County, Massachusetts Militia Continental Army |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |