His full name was Lewis Urus Magnum, but was called Urus Magnum because his parents did.
He was born on January 1st, 1777 (I know, basic ass birthdate)
He enlisted in the army in 1796 and fought in the Quasi War as a First Lieutenant and then a Captain, though I will not mention the other ranks because this one's more important.
He was promoted a colonel in 1811, and then fought in the 1812 war. He was a skillful and smart colonel in the war.
He was promoted Brigadier General in 1816, but was running for congress in 1816, so he couldn't do much as a general.
He was a Representativea between 1817-1823.
He became the house leader of the Democratic-Republican party and the Speaker of the House only because Henry clay wasn't leader. He was house speaker between 1821-1823.
He ran for Senator of South Carolina in 1822 and won. He served from 1823-1829.
He was appointed Secretary of War by President Andrew Jackson. He served from 1829-1831.
He essentially switched roles with Lewis Cass with him becoming Territorial Governor of Michigan and Lewis Cass becoming Secretary of War. He served as Governor from 1831-1834.
He was appointed Secretary of the Treasury by Andrew Jackson again. He served from 1834-1836.
He became Governor of South Carolina only because he liked being a governor. He was governor between 1836-1838.
He was appointed Minister to Spain by president Martin Van Buren, although he stayed minister because he was a moderate. He was minister between 1838-1851.
He died on December 21st, 1851 of a stroke.
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