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James White

1747 – 1821

American politician and founder of Knoxville, Tennessee

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About James White

Lived 1747 – 1821 (aged 73–74). James White was an American politician, military personnel, settler and militia officer.

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Important facts

Born

1747, Province of North Carolina

Birth century

18th century

Died

14 August 1821, Knoxville

Occupation

Politician, military personnel, settler, militia officer

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Member of the State Senate of Tennessee, Speaker of the Tennessee Senate, Member of the North Carolina House of Commons

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James White's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James White?

American politician and founder of Knoxville, Tennessee (1747–1821)

When was James White born?

James White was born in 1747 in Province of North Carolina.

When did James White die?

James White died on 14 August 1821 in Knoxville.

What was James White's occupation?

James White was a politician, military personnel, settler and militia officer.

What nationality was James White?

James White was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James White

· Wikidata: Q6145411

· DBpedia: James White (general)

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