Robert Lowry (governor)
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This article is about the 32nd governor of Mississippi. For the Baptist minister, see Robert Wadsworth Lowry.
Robert Lowry (March 10, 1829 – January 19, 1910) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 32nd governor of Mississippi from 1882 to 1890. Before entering politics, he was a senior officer of the Confederate States Army who commanded infantry in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
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Robert Lowry | |
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32nd Governor of Mississippi | |
In office January 2, 1882 – January 13, 1890 | |
Lieutenant | G. D. Shands |
Preceded by | John M. Stone |
Succeeded by | John M. Stone |
Personal details | |
Born | (1829-03-10)March 10, 1829 Chesterfield District, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | January 19, 1910(1910-01-19) (aged 80) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier-General |
Commands | 6th Mississippi Infantry Regiment Lowry's Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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