Leonidas L. Polk
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For the 'Fighting Bishop', see Leonidas Polk.
Leonidas Lafayette Polk (April 24, 1837 – June 11, 1892), or L.L. Polk, was an American farmer, journalist and political figure. He was a leader of the Farmers' Alliance and helped found the Populist Party.[2]
Quick Facts 1st North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, Preceded by ...
Leonidas L. Polk | |
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1st North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture | |
In office 1877–1880 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Montford McGehee |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office 1860–1862 | |
In office 1864–1866 | |
Delegate to the North Carolina Constitutional Convention | |
In office 1865–1866 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Leonidas Lafayette Polk (1837-04-24)April 24, 1837 Anson County, North Carolina |
Died | June 11, 1892(1892-06-11) (aged 55) Washington, D.C. |
Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina |
Political party | Populist Party |
Spouse | Sarah Pamela Gaddy Polk |
Alma mater | Davidson College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit | 43rd North Carolina Infantry[1] |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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