Salmon chase biography
Home / Salmon chase biography
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Salmon Portland Chase |
| Date of Birth | 13 January 1808 |
| Place of Birth | Cornish, New Hampshire, USA |
| Date of Death | 07 May 1873 |
| Place of Death | New York City, New York, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | United States of America |
| Education | Dartmouth College |
| Profession | Jurist, Politician, Lawyer |
| Years of Activity | 1829-1873 |
| Brief Information | Salmon P. Chase was an American politician and jurist who served as the 6th Chief Justice of the United States. He also served as the 25th Governor of Ohio and as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Chase was a prominent anti-slavery advocate throughout his career. |