Cassius M. Clay

Cassius Marcellus Clay (October 19, 1810–July 22, 1903) was an abolitionist from Madison County, Kentucky, a much younger cousin of famous politician Henry Clay.

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October 19 - 1810 - July 22 - 1903 - Abolition - Madison County - Kentucky - Henry Clay

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He was graduated at Yale College in 1832, and three years later was elected to the Legislature of Kentucky. He opposed the annexation of Texas, supported Henry Clay, and served in the Mexican War. He was an opponent of slavery and supported Abraham Lincoln for the Presidency. From 1862 to 1869 he was Minister to Russia. In 1886 he published his speeches, edited by Horace Greeley. In 1896 he was prominent as a "gold" Democrat.

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Yale College - Texas - Mexican War - Abraham Lincoln - Russia - Horace Greeley

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The world famous professional boxer Muhammad Ali was originally named Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., after his father (Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr.), who was named for the abolitionist.

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Boxer - Muhammad Ali

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