Samuel Swartwout, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Collector of the Port of New York
Date of Birth: 17-Nov-1783
Place of Birth: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Date of Death: 21-Nov-1856
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Samuel Swartwout
- Samuel Swartwout (November 17, 1783 – November 21, 1856) was an American soldier, merchant, speculator, and politician.
- He is best known for his role in the Swartwout-Hoyt scandal, in which he was alleged to have embezzled $1,222,705.09 during his tenure as Collector of the Port of New York.
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