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Andrew Jackson Donelson (August 25, 1799 – June 26, 1871) was an American diplomat and politician. He served in various positions as a Democrat and was the Know Nothing nominee for US vice president in 1856 .
XML. This richly detailed biography of Andrew Jackson Donelson (1799-1871) sheds new light on the political and personal life of this nephew and namesake of Andrew Jackson. A scion of a pioneering Tennessee family, Donelson was a valued assistant and trusted confidant of the man who defined the Age of Jackson.
Andrew Jackson Donelson was a nephew of President Andrew Jackson and a prominent Tennessee planter who moved to Mississippi in 1824. He struggled with debt, death, and depression as he tried to maintain a profitable plantation with slaves, despite his uncle's advice and influence.
8 de oct. de 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Andrew Jackson Donelson, a soldier, lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was the son of Rachel Donelson Jackson, the nephew of President Andrew Jackson, and the editor of the Washington Union.
Andrew Jackson Donelson was a cousin and aide of President Andrew Jackson. He married Emily Tennessee Donelson, who served as White House hostess, and had four children with her.
1 de jun. de 2008 · In Old Hickory's Nephew, Mark R. Cheathem articulates the accomplishments of Andrew Jackson Donelson, a man often remembered for his name rather than for his contributions to nineteenth-century political history.
1 de dic. de 1994 · Learn about Andrew Jackson Donelson, a diplomat and nephew of President Andrew Jackson, who played a key role in the annexation of Texas. Find out his biography, career, and achievements from the Handbook of Texas.
