LeRoy Pope Walker
American politician (1817–1884) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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LeRoy Pope Walker (February 7, 1817 – August 23, 1884) was the first Confederate States Secretary of War.
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LeRoy Walker | |
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1st Confederate States Secretary of War | |
In office February 25, 1861 – September 16, 1861 | |
President | Jefferson Davis |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Judah Benjamin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1817-02-07)February 7, 1817 Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | August 23, 1884(1884-08-23) (aged 67) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa University of Virginia |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1862, 1864–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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