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Also Known As John Cabell Breckinridge
Born January 21, 1821 • near Lexington • Kentucky
Died May 17, 1875 (aged 54) • Lexington • Kentucky
Title / Office United States Senate (1861-1861), United States • vice president of the United States of America (1857-1861), United States • House of Representatives (1851-1855), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In American Civil War • Battle of Shiloh

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