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John Mercer Langston

John M. Langston

American politician (1829–1897).

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Sex or Gender

Male

Country of Citizenship

United States

Occupation

Politician
Lawyer
Diplomat

Position Held

Member of the United States House of Representatives
Member of the United States House of Representatives From Virginia
Ambassador

Place of Birth

Louisa County

Date of Birth

12/14/1829

Date of Death

11/15/1897

Member of Political Party

Republican Party

Instance Of

Human

Place of Death

Washington, D.C.

Given Name

John
Series Ordinal
:1
Mercer
Series Ordinal
:2

Educated At

Oberlin College
Oberlin Academy

Ethnic Group

African Americans

Sibling

Charles Henry Langston

Work Location

Washington, D.C.
Petersburg

Languages Spoken, Written or Signed

English

Name in Native Language

John Mercer Langston

Image

Employer

Howard University
Virginia State University

Place of Burial

Woodlawn Cemetery

Father

Ralph Quarles

Mother

Lucy Langston

Family Name

Langston

Spouse

Caroline Matilda Wall Langston

Child

Nettie Langston Napier

Residence

John Mercer Langston House
(1856 - 1867)
Start Time
: 1856
End Time
: 1867
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