Louis McLane
May 28, 1786 – October 7, 1857
Louis McLane (1786-1857) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the tenth U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and the twelfth U.S. Secretary of State. He also served as U.S. representative and U.S. senator from Delaware, as ambassador to Great Britain, and as president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. As a member of President Andrew Jackson's Cabinet, he was a prominent figure during the Bank War, agreeing with Jackson's 1832 veto of the Second Bank of the United States charter renewal.
Offices held
Aug 8, 1831 – May 29, 1833
Preceded by
Samuel D. Ingham Succeeded by
William J. Duane
Samuel D. Ingham Succeeded by
William J. Duane
May 29, 1833 – Jun 30, 1834
Preceded by
Edward Livingston Succeeded by
John Forsyth
Edward Livingston Succeeded by
John Forsyth
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Family
Louis McLane
Timeline
1787
1792
1797
1802
1807
1812
1817
1822
1827
1832
1837
1842
1847
1852
1857
