Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs

American minister and politician

Jonathan Clarkson Gibbs - Leaders & Politicians born September 28th, 1821
Born
Died

1874
152 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the first Secretary of State for Florida after the Civil War. Gibbs played a significant role in the Reconstruction era, focusing on civil rights and education. He was a prominent advocate for African American rights and worked to improve the state's educational system. In addition to his political career, he was an ordained minister, emphasizing community service and moral leadership.

First Secretary of State for Florida

Advocated for African American civil rights

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