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Vallandigham, Clement Laird

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Vallandigham, Clement Laird (1820-1871)

US political leader. He served in the US House of Representatives 1858-63. A staunch Democrat, he supported Stephen Douglas for president 1860 and opposed many of President Lincoln's war policies. He was arrested for sedition 1862 and deported to the Confederacy. Returning to Ohio 1864, he remained a strong foe of the radical Republicans until his death.

Born in New Lisbon, Ohio, USA, and educated at Washington and Jefferson College, Vallandigham was admitted to the bar 1842 before entering the state legislature 1845-47.
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