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Floride Bonneau Calhoun (née Colhoun; February 15, 1792 – July 25, 1866) was the wife of U.S. politician John C. Calhoun. She was known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair, which occurred during her husband's service as vice president of the United States.
Floride Bonneau Colhoun Calhoun, a prominent woman in the early republic, was married to career politician John C. Calhoun.
Floride Bonneau Calhoun (née Colhoun; February 15, 1792 – July 25, 1866) was the wife of prominent U.S. politician John C. Calhoun. She is best known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair, which occurred during her husband's service as vice president of the United States.
Apr 27, 2022 · Floride Calhoun, the wife of Vice President John C. Calhoun, led a group of women who ostracized John Eaton and his wife Peggy from Washington society in 1829-1831. The scandal, known as the Petticoat Affair, weakened President Andrew Jackson's administration and helped Martin Van Buren's political career.
Jul 21, 2023 · The Petticoat Affair — also known as the Peggy Eaton Affair — was a political scandal that took place from 1829 to 1831. It involved President Andrew Jackson, First Lady Emily Donelson, the members of his cabinet, and the wives of his cabinet members.
Floride Bonneau Calhoun (née Colhoun; February 15, 1792 – July 25, 1866) was the wife of U.S. politician John C. Calhoun. She was known for her leading role in the Petticoat affair, which occurred during her husband's service as vice president of the United States.
When Floride Bonneau Calhoun was born on 15 February 1792, in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, her father, Sen. John Ewing Colhoun Sr., was 43 and her mother, Floride Rebecca Bonneau, was 22.
