Elbridge Gerry
- January 10, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Elbridge Gerry |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 17, 1744(1744-07-17) |
| Age | 280 |
| Date Of Death | November 23, 1814, Washington, D.C. |
| Birthplace | Marblehead |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Massachusetts |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Elbridge Gerry Biography
| Name | Elbridge Gerry |
| Birthday | Jul 17 |
| Birth Year | 1744 |
| Place Of Birth | Marblehead |
| Home Town | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Elizabeth Greenleaf Gerry, Thomas Gerry |
| Spouse | Ann Gerry |
| Children(s) | Elbridge Gerry Jr., Thomas Russell Gerry, Ann Gerry, MORE |
Elbridge Gerry is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on July 17, 1744 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States. Fifth Vice President of the United States who served under James Madison from 1813 to 1814. He was previously the 9th Governor of Massachusetts from 1810 to 1812.
He ran for governor of Massachusetts after the Revolution, but was defeated by John Hancock.
His father was one of the richest men in the 13 Colonies.
Elbridge Gerry Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Elbridge Gerry is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Elbridge Gerry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started out in the Massachusetts legislature, setting up a shadow government opposed to Britain’s rule.
He is known best for being the namesake of gerrymandering, a process by which electoral districts are drawn with the aim of aiding the party in power.
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Who is Elbridge Gerry Dating?
According to our records, Elbridge Gerry married to Ann Gerry. As of December 1, 2023, Elbridge Gerry’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Elbridge Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Elbridge Gerry celebrates birthday on July 17 of every year.
Why was gerrymandering named after Elbridge Gerry?
The term gerrymandering is named after American politician Elbridge Gerry, Vice President of the United States at the time of his death, who, as Governor of Massachusetts in 1812, signed a bill that created a partisan district in the Boston area that was compared to the shape of a mythological salamander.
What is Elbridge Gerry known for?
Elbridge Gerry, (born July 17, 1744, Marblehead, Massachusetts [U.S.]—died November 23, 1814, Washington, D.C., U.S.), signer of the American Declaration of Independence and fifth vice president of the United States (1813–14) in the second term of Pres. James Madison.
Why did Elbridge Gerry oppose the Constitution?
Gerry feared that the central government set up by the Constitution would become dangerously powerful. He was one of three delegates who stayed until the end of the convention but who refused to sign the Constitution.
Did Elbridge Gerry agree with the Constitution?
He did not sign the Constitution although he became more supportive of it after the Bill of Rights was added. Gerry served in the House of Representatives from 1789 to 1793.
When was gerrymandering made illegal?
The Supreme Court had ruled in Davis v. Bandemer (1986) that partisan gerrymandering violates the Equal Protection Clause and is a justiciable matter.