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John Cabell Breckenridge was vice President of the USA during the Buchanan's Presidency, then candidate to the presidential election of 1860. He was defeated by Lincoln and was most known for that failure.
After the secession and the breakout of Civil War he became first Brigadier and then Major General in the Confederate Army. From January to April 1865 he was Secretary of War of Confederate Government.
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∙ 10y agoJohn Breckinridge was a lawyer and politician. He became the youngest ever Vice President of the United States of America in 1857 but was expelled after joining the Confederate Army. He served within the Confederate army for many years and won his most significant victory at the Battle of New Market. However, after the fall of the Confederate capital he fled the country and spent years in Cuba, Great Britain and Canada. He finally returned to Kentucky in 1968 when the current President declared amnesty for all former Confederates
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What is the birth name of John Breckinridge?
John Breckinridge's birth name is John Cabell Breckinridge.
What nicknames did John Breckinridge go by?
John Breckinridge went by Bunny.
What is John Breckinridge's birthday?
John Breckinridge was born on December 2, 1760.
When was John Breckinridge born?
John Breckinridge was born on December 2, 1760.
What is John C. Breckinridge's birthday?
John C. Breckinridge was born on January 16, 1821.
When was John C. Breckinridge born?
John C. Breckinridge was born on January 16, 1821.
When did John Breckinridge Castleman die?
John Breckinridge Castleman died on 1918-05-23.
When was John Breckinridge Castleman born?
John Breckinridge Castleman was born on 1841-06-30.
When was John B. Breckinridge born?
John B. Breckinridge was born on 1913-11-29.
When did John B. Breckinridge die?
John B. Breckinridge died on 1979-07-29.
When did John C. Breckinridge die?
John C. Breckinridge died on May 17, 1875 at the age of 54.
When did John Breckinridge die?
John Breckinridge died on November 5, 1996, in San Francisco, California, USA.
