Clay,Henry

Clay,Henry
Clay, Henry. Known as “the Great Compromiser.” 1777-1852.
American politician who pushed the Missouri Compromise through the U.S. House of Representatives (1820) in an effort to reconcile free and slave states.

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  • CLAY (H.) — CLAY HENRY (1777 1852) Né en Virginie dans une famille de la petite bourgeoisie, Henry Clay devient avocat à vingt ans. Il s’établit au Kentucky où il mène une carrière professionnelle pleine de succès et une carrière politique au cours de… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

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