Schuyler Colfax
| Name | Schuyler Colfax |
| Birth name | |
| Birth date | March
23, 1823 |
| Birth place | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Death date | January 13, 1885 (aged 61) |
| Death place | Mankato, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | |
| Organization | |
| Known for | |
| Notable works | |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen Maria Wade |
| Website | |
Schuyler Colfax (March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was an American politician who served as the 17th Vice President of the United States from 1869 to 1873, during the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. Prior to his vice presidency, he was a U.S. Representative from Indiana and served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
Early life and career[edit | edit source]
Colfax was born in New York City, the son of Schuyler Colfax Sr. and Hannah Stryker. After his father's death, his family moved to Indiana, where he became involved in journalism and politics. He was the editor of the St. Joseph Valley Register, a Whig newspaper.
Political career[edit | edit source]
Colfax was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1854 as a member of the Republican Party. He was a strong supporter of Abraham Lincoln and the Union during the American Civil War.
In 1863, Colfax was elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, a position he held until 1869. As Speaker, he was known for his support of Reconstruction policies and civil rights for African Americans.
Vice Presidency[edit | edit source]
In 1868, Colfax was nominated for Vice President on the Republican ticket with Ulysses S. Grant. They won the election, and Colfax served as Vice President from 1869 to 1873. During his tenure, he supported Grant's policies but was implicated in the Credit Mobilier scandal, which damaged his political career.
Later life and legacy[edit | edit source]
After leaving office, Colfax returned to the lecture circuit and continued to be active in public life. He died of a heart attack in Mankato, Minnesota in 1885.
Colfax is remembered for his contributions to the Republican Party and his role in the post-Civil War era. Several places in the United States are named after him, including Colfax, California and Colfax County, New Mexico.
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
