Robert Goodloe Harper
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Robert Goodloe Harper was a politician from the United States, best known for Observations on the dispute between the United States and France.
Quick Facts About Robert Goodloe Harper
- Born
- January 1, 1765
- Died
- January 14, 1825
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Observations on the dispute between the United States and France
- Spouse
- Catharine Carroll Harper
About Robert Goodloe Harper
Robert Goodloe Harper was an American soldier and politician who was a member of the United States Senate from Maryland from January 1816 until his resignation in December of the same year. He also served in the South Carolina House of Representatives (1790–1795), the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina (1795–1801), and in the Maryland State Senate. He is best remembered for the phrase, "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" in connection with the XYZ Affair. The town of Harper, Liberia, is named after him.
Biography source: Wikipedia
