James Buchanan

James Buchanan

15th US President, to whom Queen Victoria sent the first transatlantic telegram in August 1858.

Person

23 Apr 1791 – 1 Jun 1868

Over time

led
United States
succeeded
Franklin Pierce
was succeeded by
Abraham Lincoln

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q12325

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Relations

member of:
led:
  • United States4 Mar 1857 – 4 Mar 1861

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succeeded:
  • Franklin Piercesince 4 Mar 1857

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was succeeded by:
  • Abraham Lincolnsince 4 Mar 1861

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