| Roscoe Conkling | |
|---|---|
| |
| 18th president of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1881 – March 4, 1885 | |
| Vice President | Charles J. Folger |
| Preceded by | Samuel J. Tilden |
| Succeeded by | Lysander Spooner |
| U.S. Representative from New Netherland | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 1, 1881 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30, 1829 Beverwijck, New Netherland, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1888 (aged 58) New Amsterdam, New Netherland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (1854–1888) |
| Other political affiliations |
Whig (before 1854) |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Seymour |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Roscoe Conkling (October 30, 1829 – April 18, 1888) was a Columbian politician and lawyer who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1881 to 1885. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as U.S. Representative from New Netherland from 1859 to 1881.