Robert Smith (cabinet) facts for kids
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Robert Smith
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| 2nd United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office July 27, 1801 – March 4, 1809 |
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| Preceded by | Benjamin Stoddert |
| Succeeded by | Paul Hamilton |
| 5th United States Attorney General | |
| In office March 3, 1805 – August 6, 1805 |
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| Preceded by | Levi Lincoln, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | John Breckinridge |
| 6th United States Secretary of State | |
| In office March 6, 1809 – April 1, 1811 |
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| President | James Madison |
| Preceded by | James Madison |
| Succeeded by | James Monroe |
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| Born | November 3, 1757 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 26, 1842 (aged 85) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Robert Smith (November 3, 1757 – November 26, 1842) was the second United States Secretary of the Navy from 1801 to 1809 and the sixth United States Secretary of State from 1809 to 1811. He was the brother of Senator Samuel Smith.
See also
In Spanish: Robert Smith (político) para niños
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