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Henry A. Wise

Henry A. Wise

Former Governor of Virginia
Henry Alexander Wise was an American attorney, diplomat, politician and slave owner from Virginia. As the 33rd Governor of Virginia, Wise served as a significant figure on the path to the American Civil War, becoming heavily involved in the 1859... Wikipedia
Born: December 3, 1806, Accomac, VA
Died: September 12, 1876 (age 69 years), Richmond, VA
Previous offices: Governor of Virginia (1856–1860), United States Minister to Brazil (1844–1847), and Representative (1833–1844)
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