Politics · Military · Law · 1821–1875
John C. Breckinridge — Age & Birthday
Born: 16 January 1821 · Died: 17 May 1875 · Age at death: 54
How old was John C. Breckinridge when he died?
John C. Breckinridge died aged 54. He was born on 16 January 1821 and died on 17 May 1875.
Youngest Vice President in US history and Confederate Civil War general
Did you know?He remains the youngest person to ever hold the office of Vice President, having been inaugurated at the age of thirty-six.
John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American politician who served as the 14th vice president of the United States, with President James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861, and as a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
Text from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Age at death
- 54
- Years since death
- 151
- Born
- January 16, 1821 · Lexington, United States
- Died
- May 17, 1875
- Cause of death
- Liver cirrhosis
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Politics, Military, Law
Family
- Father
- Cabell Breckinridge
- Mother
- Mary Stanhope Clay Smith
- Spouse
- Mary Cyrene Breckinridge
- Children
- Clifton Rodes Breckinridge, Joseph Cabell Breckinridge, II
Explore
- Born on January 16Born on January 16 too? You share your birthday with John C. Breckinridge, Susan Sontag, Fulgencio Batista and 25 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on May 17John C. Breckinridge is remembered every May 17, along with 9 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day John C. Breckinridge was bornA newspaper front page for 16 January 1821, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Birth anniversaryJohn C. Breckinridge's 206th birthday is in 82 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!206th
- Death anniversaryThe 152nd anniversary of John C. Breckinridge's death is in 203 days. A moment to remember their legacy.152nd
- Capricorn zodiac signCapricorn people are known for being ambitious, disciplined and patient. Are you a Capricorn like John C. Breckinridge? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
Born on the same day6
January 16 →
1933–2004Susan Sontag
1901–1973Fulgencio Batista
1979–2001Aaliyah
1932–1985Dian Fossey
b. 1996Jennie
1931–2006Johannes Rau
Missing someone? Suggest them
Also Capricorn4
All →
1929–1968Martin Luther King Jr.
1642–1727Isaac Newton
1935–1977Elvis Presley
1942–2018Stephen Hawking
Birthday gift ideas
A newspaper from their birth date
The front page from the day they were born, a classic keepsake.
Shop on AmazonCapricorn zodiac gifts
Jewellery, prints and candles for the Capricorn in your life.
Shop on EtsyStar map of January 16
A custom print of the night sky on their birthday.
Shop on EtsyMilestone birthday gifts
Ideas for 18th, 30th, 40th, 50th and beyond.
Shop on AmazonWe may earn a small commission from purchases, at no extra cost to you.