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About Nathaniel Macon
Nathaniel Macon was an American politician who represented North Carolina in both houses of Congress. He was the fifth speaker of the House, serving from 1801 to 1807. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1791 to 1815 and a member of the United States Senate from 1815 to 1828. He opposed ratification of the United States Constitution and the Federalist economic policies of Alexander Hamilton. From 1826 to 1827, he served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate. Thomas Jefferson dubbed him "Ultimus Romanorum"—"the last of the Romans".
Everything about Nathaniel Macon →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- United States representative, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, President pro tempore of the United States Senate, United States senator
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 17, 1757
- Died
- June 29, 1837