Alexander H. Stephens
American politician, Confederate Vice President
Born
February 11th, 1812
213 years ago
Died
March 4th, 1883
142 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as Vice President of the Confederate States
Delivered the 'Cornerstone Speech'
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