Full Name: Nathaniel Macon

Nationality: American | Activity: American politician

Born: 17-12-1758 | Died: 29-06-1837

(born Dec. 17, 1758, Edgecombe, N.C.—died June 29, 1837, Warren county, N.C., U.S.) U.S. politician. He fought in the American Revolution and served in the North Carolina legislature (1781–85). Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (1791–1815), he served as speaker (1801–07) and was a leading Anti-Federalist. In the Senate (1815–28) he continued to support states' rights and opposed legislation to strengthen the central government.

Source: Encyclopedia Britannica

 
 
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