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Randolph, John

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Randolph, John (1773–1833)

US politician. He was for many years an outspoken member of the House of Representatives, and was in the Senate 1825–27. In 1826 he fought a duel with the politician Henry Clay, but later they became friends. Randolph's wit became proverbial. He was opposed to slavery, and freed his own slaves by his will.



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