Biography of thaddeus stevens

Field	Information
Full Name	Thaddeus Stevens
Date of Birth	04 April 1792
Place of Birth	Danville, Vermont, U.S.
Date of Death	11 August 1868
Place of Death	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Citizenship / Country of Residence	United States
Education	Dartmouth College
Profession	Lawyer, Politician
Years of Activity	c. 1815 - 1868
Brief Information	Thaddeus Stevens was a prominent American lawyer and politician, serving as a leader of the Radical Republican faction in the U.S. House of Representatives during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. He was a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for African Americans, playing a key role in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. His legislative efforts significantly shaped post-war policies.