James Breckinridge (March 7 1763 – May 13 1833) was a Virginia lawyer and politician and a member of the Breckinridge family. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates as well as the U.S. House of Representatives. He also fought in the American Revolutionary War and served as a brigadier-general during the War of 1812.
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active years end date
1817-03-03
active years start date
1809-03-04
alma mater
College of William & Mary, Washington and Lee University
battle
American Revolutionary War, War of 1812
birth date
1763-03-07
birth place
Botetourt County Virginia, Fincastle Virginia, Colony of Virginia
death date
1833-05-13
death place
Virginia, Botetourt County Virginia
LCCN Id
n/87/870796
military rank
Brigadier general (United States)
office
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Botetourt County
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