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Livingston, Robert R

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Livingston, Robert R (1746–1813)

American public official and diplomat. As secretary for foreign affairs 1781, he directed negotiations for the Paris Peace Treaty 1783. In 1801 he was named minister to France by President Jefferson. With James Monroe, Livingston secured the purchase of the Louisiana Territory 1803, acquiring a large part of North America from the French.

Born in New York and educated at King's College (now Columbia University), Livingston was admitted to the bar 1770. After service in the Continental Congress 1775 he helped write the New York Constitution and served as state chancellor 1776–1801. He returned to the Continental Congress 1779.



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