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William Learned Marcy (December 12, 1786 – July 4, 1857) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as U.S. Senator, Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretary of State.
William Learned Marcy (* 12. Dezember 1786 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts; † 4. Juli 1857 in Ballston Spa, New York) war ein US-amerikanischer Jurist und Politiker. Er gehörte zunächst der Demokratisch-Republikanischen Partei und später der Demokratischen Partei an.
William L. Marcy (born Dec. 12, 1786, Southbridge, Mass., U.S.—died July 4, 1857, Ballston Spa, N.Y.) was a U.S. politician, governor, and Cabinet member, remembered primarily for his remark: “To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy.”
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Learn about the life and career of William L. Marcy, who served as secretary of war from 1845 to 1849 under President James K. Polk. Find out his achievements, controversies, and legacy in this essay by the Miller Center.
William Learned Marcy war ein US-amerikanischer Jurist und Politiker. Er gehörte zunächst der Demokratisch-Republikanischen Partei und später der Demokratischen Partei an.
A collection of papers relating to the life and career of William L. Marcy, a U.S. senator, governor of New York, and secretary of state under Franklin Pierce. The papers include correspondence, diaries, commonplace book, drafts of messages and dispatches, and other materials.
William L. Marcy. During the War of 1812, William L. Marcy (1786– 1857) served as a militia lieutenant and later as Adjutant General of New York. As governor, Marcy created the State Geological Survey, the forerunner of the NYS Museum.
