Reuben Chapman
American lawyer, 13th Governor of Alabama
Born
July 15th, 1799
225 years ago
Died
May 16th, 1882
142 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 13th Governor of Alabama from 1837 to 1841. Prior to the governorship, held various political offices in Alabama. Contributed to the establishment of early state institutions and legal frameworks. Engaged in law practice before entering politics and maintained a focus on public service throughout his career.
Served as Governor of Alabama
Held multiple political offices
Contributed to state legal reforms
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