Cassius Marcellus Clay Net Worth

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Cassius Marcellus Clay was a prominent Kentucky-born politician and abolitionist born on October 19, 1810 in Louisville, KY. He was a strong advocate for the emancipation of slaves and was appointed as the American minister to Russia during the Civil War. Clay is credited with gaining Russia's support for the Union cause, which was a major factor in the Union's victory.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	October 19, 1810
Birth Place	Louisville, KY
Age	209 YEARS OLD
Died On	Jul 22, 1903 (age 92)
Birth Sign	Libra

💰 Net worth: $80 Million (2024)

About

Kentucky-born Politician who was one of the biggest proponents of abolition. He was the American minister to Russia and is often credited with gaining Russia's support for the Union cause during the Civil War.

Before Fame

It was William Lloyd Garrison who convinced him to join the abolition movement.

Trivia

Within a month after starting his anti-slavery newspaper in Kentucky he started receiving death threats.

Family Life

His cousin was Politician, Henry Clay.

Associated With

He was nominated by the great Abraham Lincoln to be the US ambassador to Spain, but he decided to not take the opportunity.

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