Politics · Law · 1792–1864
George M. Dallas
Eleventh Vice President of the United States and diplomat
Did you know?The city of Dallas in Texas is widely believed to have been named in his honour while he was serving as Vice President.
George Mifflin Dallas (July 10, 1792 – December 31, 1864) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 11th vice president of the United States from 1845 to 1849. He also served as the mayor of Philadelphia from 1828 to 1829, and as the U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom from 1856 to 1861.
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- Age at death
- 72
- Years since death
- 161
- Born
- July 10, 1792 · Philadelphia, United States
- Died
- December 31, 1864
- Cause of death
- Myocardial infarction
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Politics, Law
Family
- Father
- Alexander J. Dallas
- Mother
- Arabella Maria Smith
- Spouse
- Sophia Dallas
- Children
- Catherine Chew Dallas, Elizabeth Nicklin Dallas, Philip Nicklin Dallas
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