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Francis P. Fleming
15th Governor of Florida / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis Philip Fleming (September 28, 1841 – December 20, 1908) was an American Democratic politician who served as the 15th governor of Florida from 1889 to 1893. A Confederate soldier and lawyer before Governor, Fleming's "racist record is undisputed".[1]
Quick Facts 15th Governor of Florida, Preceded by ...
Francis Philip Fleming | |
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15th Governor of Florida | |
In office January 8, 1889 – January 3, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Edward A. Perry |
Succeeded by | Henry L. Mitchell |
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Born | (1841-09-28)September 28, 1841 Panama Park, Florida (now Jacksonville) |
Died | December 20, 1908(1908-12-20) (aged 67) Jacksonville, Florida |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Floride Lydia Pearson |
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Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 2nd Florida Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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