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Daniel Breck

1788 – 1871

American politician

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Lived 1788 – 1871 (aged 82). Daniel Breck was an American politician, lawyer, banker and judge.

Daniel Breck (February 12, 1788 – February 4, 1871) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky.

Biography Daniel Breck (brother of Samuel Breck) was born in Topsfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1812. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1814, and commenced practice in Richmond, Kentucky, in October of the same year. He was a judge of the Richmond County Court. He was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1824 to 1827 and again in 1834. He was president of the Richmond branch of the State Bank of Kentucky from 1835 to 1843. He was appointed associate judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals on April 7, 1843, and served until 1849. He owned slaves.

Breck was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-First Congress. He returned to Richmond, Kentucky, and again served as president of the Richmond branch of the State Bank. He died in Richmond on February 4, 1871, and is buried at Richmond Cemetery.

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Dartmouth College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Daniel Breck?

American politician (1788-1871)

When was Daniel Breck born?

Daniel Breck was born on 12 February 1788.

When did Daniel Breck die?

Daniel Breck died on 4 February 1871.

What was Daniel Breck's occupation?

Daniel Breck was a politician, lawyer, banker and judge.

What nationality was Daniel Breck?

Daniel Breck was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Daniel Breck

· Wikidata: Q1160165

· DBpedia: Daniel Breck

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