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John C. Breckinridge

14th

14th Vice President · 1857–1861

John C. Breckinridge

DemocraticKentucky

Served under President James Buchanan.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1857–1861
Party: Democratic
President: James Buchanan
Home State: Kentucky
Born: 1821
Died: 1875

Notable For

Youngest VP at 36. Later became a Confederate general.

John C. Breckinridge served as the 14th Vice President from 1857 to 1861, under President James Buchanan.

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