Cassius Marcellus Clay was a prominent Kentucky-born politician and abolitionist born on October 19, 1810 in Louisville, KY. He was a strong advocate for the emancipation of slaves and was appointed as the American minister to Russia during the Civil War. Clay is credited with gaining Russia's support for the Union cause, which was a major factor in the Union's victory.
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💰 Net worth: $80 Million (2024)
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About
Kentucky-born Politician who was one of the biggest proponents of abolition. He was the American minister to Russia and is often credited with gaining Russia's support for the Union cause during the Civil War.
Before Fame
It was William Lloyd Garrison who convinced him to join the abolition movement.
Trivia
Within a month after starting his anti-slavery newspaper in Kentucky he started receiving death threats.
Family Life
His cousin was Politician, Henry Clay.
Associated With
He was nominated by the great Abraham Lincoln to be the US ambassador to Spain, but he decided to not take the opportunity.