William L. Marcy

(1786–1857) Politician United States

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William L. Marcy was a politician from the United States, best known for A traditional account of the life of Tammany.

Quick Facts About William L. Marcy

Born: December 12, 1786
Died: July 4, 1857
Nationality: United States
Profession: Politician
Notable works: A traditional account of the life of Tammany
Spouse: Cornelia Knower

About William L. Marcy

William Learned Marcy was an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as U.S. Senator, the eleventh Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of War and the twenty-first U.S. Secretary of State. In the latter office, he negotiated the Gadsden Purchase, the last major acquisition of land in the contiguous United States.

Biography source: Wikipedia