John Sullivan |
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In office September 26, 1789 – January 23, 1795 |
Appointed by | George Washington |
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Preceded by | Seat established by 1 Stat. 73 |
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Succeeded by | John Pickering |
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In office January 22, 1789 – June 5, 1790 |
Preceded by | John Langdon |
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Succeeded by | Josiah Bartlett |
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In office June 7, 1786 – June 4, 1788 |
Preceded by | John Langdon |
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Succeeded by | John Langdon |
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Born | John Sullivan (1740-02-17)February 17, 1740 Somersworth, Province of New Hampshire, British America |
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Died | January 23, 1795(1795-01-23) (aged 54) Durham, New Hampshire |
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Resting place | Durham, New Hampshire |
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Political party | Federalist |
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Children | George Sullivan |
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Relatives | James Sullivan |
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Education | read law |
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Branch/service | Continental Army |
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Years of service | 1775-1779 |
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Rank | Major general |
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John Sullivan (February 17, 1740 – January 23, 1795) was an American General in the Revolutionary War. He was a delegate in the Continental Congress. He was the third governor of New Hampshire. He was also a United States District judge.
He led the Sullivan Expedition in 1779. In it, he attacked and destroyed many Iroquois towns.