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Francis Cockrell
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Francis Marion Cockrell (October 1, 1834 – December 13, 1915) was a Confederate military commander and American politician from the state of Missouri. He served as a United States senator from Missouri for five terms. He was a prominent member of the famed South–Cockrell–Hargis family of Southern politicians.
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Francis Cockrell | |
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United States Senator from Missouri | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1905 | |
Preceded by | Carl Schurz |
Succeeded by | William Warner |
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Born | Francis Marion Cockrell (1834-10-01)October 1, 1834 Warrensburg, Missouri |
Died | December 13, 1915(1915-12-13) (aged 81) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Democratic |
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Years of service | 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | 1st Missouri Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 2nd Missouri Infantry Regiment First Missouri Brigade French's Division |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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