Hugh Smith Thompson
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Hugh Smith Thompson (January 24, 1836 – November 20, 1904) was the 81st governor of South Carolina, from 1882 to 1886.
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Hugh Smith Thompson | |
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81st Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 1, 1882 – July 10, 1886 | |
Lieutenant | John Calhoun Sheppard |
Preceded by | Johnson Hagood |
Succeeded by | John Calhoun Sheppard |
South Carolina Superintendent of Education | |
In office December 14, 1876 – December 1, 1882 | |
Governor | Wade Hampton III William Dunlap Simpson Thomas Bothwell Jeter Johnson Hagood |
Preceded by | Justus K. Jillson |
Succeeded by | Asbury Coward |
Personal details | |
Born | (1836-01-24)January 24, 1836 Charleston, South Carolina |
Died | November 20, 1904(1904-11-20) (aged 68) New York City, New York |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth Clarkson |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | South Carolina Military Academy (The Citadel) |
Profession | Soldier, educator, politician |
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