Henry Clay
Politician

Henry Clay Net Worth

Henry Clay was a prominent American politician and orator born in Virginia in 1777. He represented Kentucky in both the US Senate and House of Representatives, and ran for President of the United States in 1824, 1832 and 1844. He was known as the "Great Pacificator" for his work on the Nullification Crisis and the slavery issue.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 12, 1777
Birth Place Virginia
Age 242 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 29, 1852 (age 75)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $16 Million (2024)

About

Politician and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the US Senate and House of Representatives. He ran for President of the United States in 1824, 1832 and 1844 and he was known as the "Great Pacificator" for his work on the Nullification Crisis and the slavery issue.

Before Fame

He was born into the planter class in Virginia and was given two slaves from his father as a gift.

Trivia

He dealt with the slavery issue by formulating both the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Compromise of 1850.

Family Life

His stepfather was captain Henry Watkins; his father passed away shortly after his birth.

Associated With

Abraham Lincoln was an outspoken admirer of his.

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