Beverly Clarke | |
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U.S. Minister to Guatemala | |
In office July 13, 1858 – March 17, 1860 | |
President | James Buchanan |
Preceded by | John L. Marling |
Succeeded by | Elisha Oscar Crosby |
U.S. Minister to Honduras | |
In office August 10, 1858 – March 17, 1860 | |
President | James Buchanan |
Preceded by | Solon Borland |
Succeeded by | James R. Partridge |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | John H. McHenry |
Succeeded by | James Leeper Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | Beverly Leonidas Clarke February 11, 1809 Winterfield, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 17, 1860 Guatemala City, Guatemala | (aged 51)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Mariah Louisa Clarke
(died 1848)Zenobia Turner (after 1848) |
Relations | John S. Mosby (son-in-law) |
Children | 5 |
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Beverly Leonidas Clarke (February 11, 1809 – March 17, 1860) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. He was known for his "sterling integrity, gentlemanly manners, and polished oratory."[1]