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James DeWolf

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James DeWolf

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About James DeWolf

James DeWolf was an American slave trader and politician. He served as a state legislator for a total of nearly 25 years, and in the 1820s served as a United States senator from Rhode Island. Along with trading in slaves, DeWolf invested in sugar and coffee plantations in Cuba and became the wealthiest man in his state. By the end of his life, he was said to be the second-richest person in the entire United States. During his lifetime, his name was usually written "James D'Wolf".

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Occupation

politician, military personnel, slave trader

Position held

United States senator, United States senator, United States senator, member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

Citizenship

United States

Born

March 18, 1764

Died

December 21, 1837

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