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- NAME: Richard Mentor Johnson
- OCCUPATION: Political Leader
- BIRTH DATE: 1780
- DEATH DATE: November 19, 1850
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Louisville, Kentucky
- PLACE OF DEATH: Frankfort, Kentucky
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Richard Mentor Johnson was the ninth Vice President of the United States, serving in the Democratic administration of Martin Van Bruen.
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Richard Mentor Johnson was the ninth Vice President of the United States, serving in the administration of Martin Van Bruen. He was the only vice-president ever elected by the United States Senate under the rules of the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Johnson faced opposition over the fact that he had a long-term relationship with a female slave and fathered two children by her.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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