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Born May 21, 1796 • Annapolis • Maryland
Died February 10, 1876 (aged 79) • Annapolis • Maryland
Title / Office United States Senate (1863-1868), United States • United States Senate (1845-1849), United States
Role In Dred Scott decision

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