George M. Dallas

George M. Dallas

George Mifflin Dallas was a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and the 11th Vice President of the United States, serving under James K. Polk. George Mifflin Dallas was born on July 10, 1792, to Alexander James Dallas and Arabella Smith Dallas in Philadelphia. Dallas was the second of six children from his parents, one of whom, Alexander, would become the commander of Pensacola Navy Yard. The senior Alexander was the Secretary of the Treasury under United States President James Madison, and was also briefly the Secretary of War. Dallas graduated from the College of New Jersey with highest honors...
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quick facts
Birthdate:July 10, 1792
Birthplace:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date of death:December 31, 1864
Education:Princeton University
Religion:Episcopal Church in the United States of America

Predecessor and Successor

John Tyler
1841 - 1841
#10
George M. Dallas
#11
George M. Dallas
1845 - 1849
Millard Fillmore
1849 - 1850
#12

President

James K. Polk
James K. Polk
November 2, 1795 - June 15, 1849
Birthplace:Pineville, North Carolina

James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States . Polk was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He later lived in and represented the state of Tennessee. A Democrat, Polk served as Speaker of the House and Governor of Tennessee before becoming president. A firm supporter of Andrew Jackson, Polk was the last strong pre-Civil War president. Polk is noted for his foreign policy successes. He threatened war with Britain then...
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Education

Princeton University
Princeton University

Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution. Princeton provides undergraduate and graduate...
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Events while in office

Battle of Mackinac Island
Battle of Mackinac Island
( 7/26/1849 - 8/4/1814)

The Battle of Mackinac Island was a British victory in the War of 1812. Fort Mackinac was an important American trading post in the straits between...
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Battle of Kápolna
Battle of Kápolna
( 2/26/1849 - 2/27/1849)

The Battle of Kápolna was a battle in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, fought on 26 and 27 February 1849. The battle ended with Austrian...
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Battle of Gujarat
Battle of Gujarat
( 2/21/1849 - 2/21/1849)

The Battle of Gujrat was the decisive battle of the Second Anglo-Sikh War, fought on 21 February 1849, between the forces of the British East India...
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Battle of Chillianwala
Battle of Chillianwala
( 1/13/1849 - 1/13/1849)

The Battle of Chillianwala was fought during the Second Anglo-Sikh War in the Punjab, now part of Pakistan. The battle was one of the bloodiest...
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Battle of Mór
Battle of Mór
( 12/30/1848 - 12/30/1848)

The Battle of Mór was a battle in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, fought on 30 December 1848 between Austria and Hungarian insurgents. The...
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Birthplace of George M. Dallas

Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded:1701
Population:28,522

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth-most-populous city in the United States. In 2008, the population of the city proper was estimated to be more than 1.54 million, while the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area's population of 5.8 million made it the country's fifth...
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Personal relationships of George M. Dallas

Sophia Dallas
Sophia Dallas
Lived:June 25, 1798 - January 11, 1869

Sophia Chew Nicklin Dallas was the wife of United States Vice-President George M. Dallas. They were married in 1816 and had eight children. Mrs. Dallas disliked Washington, D.C., and during her husband's term as Vice President, remained mostly in Philadelphia except for occasional visits to the capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    In what line of work did George M. Dallas specialize?
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    George M. Dallas was an accomplished politician.
  • Q:
    What number was the United States Vice President, George M. Dallas?
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    He was number 11 in the Presidential succession.
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    Under which United States President did George M. Dallas serve?
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    He worked in James K. Polk's administration.
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    Where was George M. Dallas born?
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    George M. Dallas was born in Philadelphia.
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    What faith did George M. Dallas believe in?
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    Episcopal Church in the United States of America was George M. Dallas' chosen religion.
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    What was George M. Dallas' ethnicity?
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    Caucasian was the heritage of his ancestors.
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    Which academic institution did George M. Dallas attend?
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    George M. Dallas went to school at Princeton University.

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