William Wirt (attorney general)

William Wirt was an American author and statesman who is credited with turning the position of United States Attorney General into one of influence. He was the longest-serving attorney general in U.S. history. He was also the Anti-Masonic nominee for president in the 1832 election.

8 November 1772

Born on the same birth day (8 November): A. J. M. Smith • Alfredo Astiz • DanTDM • Darleane C. Hoffman • Hans Cloos • Henry II, Duke of Lorraine • Herbert Austin, 1st Baron Austin • Hermann Zapf • Jaroslav Bednář • Míchel (footballer, born 1985) • Norman Lloyd • Penelope Heyns • Sergio Porrini • Sinan Güler • Ted DiBiase Jr.

Born in the same month (November 1772): Luke Howard • Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1772–1806)