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William C. Oates
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people of the same name, see William Oates (disambiguation).
William Calvin Oates (either November 30 or December 1, 1835 – September 9, 1910) was a colonel in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, the 29th Governor of Alabama from 1894 to 1896, and a brigadier general in the U.S. Army during the Spanish–American War.
Quick Facts 29th Governor of Alabama, Preceded by ...
William C. Oates | |
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29th Governor of Alabama | |
In office December 1, 1894 – December 1, 1896 | |
Preceded by | Thomas G. Jones |
Succeeded by | Joseph F. Johnston |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1881 – November 5, 1894 | |
Preceded by | William J. Samford |
Succeeded by | George Paul Harrison, Jr. |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1870–1872 | |
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Born | (1835-11-30)November 30, 1835 Pike County, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | September 9, 1910(1910-09-09) (aged 74) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery (Montgomery, Alabama) |
Political party | Democratic |
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