Henry Clay (jan 26, 1777 – feb 24, 1852)
Description:
Henry Clay Sr. was an American attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. Clay was called ‘the Great Compromiser’ because he played a major role in formulating the three landmark sectional compromises of his day: the Missouri Compromise of 1820, the Tariff Compromise of 1833, and the Compromise of 1850.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 26, 1777
feb 24, 1852
~ 75 years