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James L. Alcorn

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James L. Alcorn

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Also known as James Alcorn, Governor Alcorn

American politician (1816–1894)

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James Lusk Alcorn was an American politician and lawyer. He served as the Governor of Mississippi, a member of the Kentucky General Assembly, and a United States senator. His political career included membership in the Whig Party and the Republican Party.

Born in Golconda in 1816, Alcorn died in Friars Point in 1894. He worked in Washington, D.C., and spoke English. During his life, he held the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. He is recognized in the US Senators collection.

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  • Views of the Hon. J. L. Alcorn, on the Political Situation of Mississippi

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1953-04-04
Active to
2025-01-31

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Instance of
human
Given name
James
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Golconda
Occupation
lawyer
Languages spoken
English language
Military rank
brigadier general
Image
JLAlcorn.jpg
Work location
Washington, D.C.
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date of birth
1816-11-04
date of death
1894-12-19
Commons category
James Alcorn
name in native language
James L. Alcorn
birth name
James Lusk Alcorn
National Governors Association biography URL
www.nga.org/governor/james-lusk-alcorn
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