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Robert Page

1765 – 1840

American politician

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Lived 1765 – 1840 (aged 75). Robert Page was an American politician and lawyer.

Robert Page (February 4, 1765 – December 8, 1840) was a United States representative from Virginia.

Born at North End, Gloucester County (now Mathews County) in the Colony of Virginia, he received a liberal education from tutors at home. He attended the College of William and Mary, which he left to join the War of Independence, serving as a captain in the Virginia militia. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced in Frederick County (now Clarke County) and adjacent counties. He was a planter and a member of the council of state, and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1795.

Page was elected as a Federalist, defeating Democratic-Republican John Smith, to the Sixth Congress, serving from March 4, 1799, to March 3, 1801. He resumed former activities and died at Janeville, in Clarke County. Interment was in Old Chapel Cemetery near Millwood.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
College of William & Mary
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Page?

American politician (1765-1840)

When was Robert Page born?

Robert Page was born on 4 February 1765 in Gloucester County.

When did Robert Page die?

Robert Page died on 8 December 1840 in Clarke County.

What was Robert Page's occupation?

Robert Page was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Robert Page?

Robert Page was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Page

· Wikidata: Q1485195

· DBpedia: Robert Page (Virginia politician)

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