John Brown Gordon
American general and Georgia governor
Born
February 6th, 1832
193 years ago
Died
1904
121 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in 1832, an American general and politician played significant roles during the Civil War, rising to the rank of major general in the Confederate Army. After the war, held the position of 53rd Governor of Georgia from 1886 to 1890. Focused on economic development and education within the state. Actively involved in the post-war Southern political landscape and contributed to the founding of the state-sponsored Georgia Military College.
Served as a major general in the Confederate Army
Held the office of Governor of Georgia
Contributed to the establishment of Georgia Military College
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