John Sergeant Wise
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John Sergeant Wise (December 27, 1846 – May 12, 1913) was an American author, lawyer, and politician in Virginia. He was the son of Henry A. Wise and Sarah Sergeant.
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John Sergeant Wise | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | District abolished (Virginia's House delegation when district re-established in 1933) |
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia | |
In office May 1882 – March 1883 | |
Appointed by | Chester A. Arthur |
Preceded by | Lunsford L. Lewis |
Succeeded by | Edmund Waddill Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1846-12-27)December 27, 1846 Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil |
Died | May 12, 1913(1913-05-12) (aged 66) Princess Anne, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Richmond, Virginia |
Political party | Readjuster Party |
Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute University of Virginia |
Profession | lawyer, writer |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | VMI Cadets Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1864–1865 |
Rank | First lieutenant |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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