George D. Wise (politician)
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For the American Union general, see George D. Wise (Union).
George Douglas Wise (June 4, 1831 – February 4, 1908) was an American slave owner,[1] white supremacist, and U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was nephew of Henry Alexander Wise, and cousin of John Sergeant Wise and Richard Alsop Wise.
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George Douglas Wise | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Edmund Waddill, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Tazewell Ellett |
In office March 4, 1881 – April 10, 1890 | |
Preceded by | Joseph E. Johnston |
Succeeded by | Edmund Waddill, Jr. |
Chairman of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce | |
In office March 28, 1892 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Roger Quarles Mills |
Succeeded by | William Peters Hepburn |
Chairman of the House Committee on Manufactures | |
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889 | |
Preceded by | John Holroyd Bagley, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Henry Bacon |
Personal details | |
Born | June 4, 1831 Deep Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 4, 1908(1908-02-04) (aged 76) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Indiana University College of William and Mary |
Profession | lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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