Jefferson Davis
President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865 (1808–1889)
Jefferson Davis was born on June 3, 1808 in Fairview and died on December 6, 1889 in New Orleans, aged 81. Recorded occupations: military officer, politician, businessperson, political writer and writer. Country of citizenship: United States and Confederate States of America. Positions held include President of the Confederate States, United States Secretary of War, United States representative, United States senator and board member. Notable works include “A Short History of the Confederate States of America” and “The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government”. Educated at United States Military Academy, Jefferson College and Transylvania University. Honours include Davis Guards Medal.
- Born
- June 3, 1808 · Fairview
- Died
- December 6, 1889 · New Orleans
- Age at death
- 81
- Citizenship
- United States, Confederate States of America
- Occupations
- military officer, politician, businessperson, political writer, writer
- Positions held
- President of the Confederate States, United States Secretary of War, United States representative, United States senator, board member
- Notable works
- A Short History of the Confederate States of America, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government
- Education
- United States Military Academy, Jefferson College, Transylvania University
- Honours
- Davis Guards Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 74 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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