Louis A. Wiltz
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Louis Alfred Wiltz (January 21, 1843 – October 16, 1881) was an American politician from the state of Louisiana. He served as 29th Governor of Louisiana from 1880 to 1881 and before that time was mayor of New Orleans, lieutenant governor of Louisiana, and a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Quick Facts 29th Governor of Louisiana, Lieutenant ...
Louis A. Wiltz | |
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29th Governor of Louisiana | |
In office January 14, 1880 – October 16, 1881 | |
Lieutenant | Samuel D. McEnery |
Preceded by | Francis T. Nicholls |
Succeeded by | Samuel D. McEnery |
15th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
In office April 24, 1877 – January 14, 1880 | |
Governor | Francis T. Nicholls |
Preceded by | Caesar Antoine |
Succeeded by | Samuel D. McEnery |
25th Mayor of New Orleans | |
In office November 30, 1872 – November 30, 1874 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Flanders |
Succeeded by | Charles J. Leeds |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
In office 1868 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1843-01-21)January 21, 1843 New Orleans, Louisiana |
Died | October 16, 1881(1881-10-16) (aged 38) New Orleans, Louisiana |
Resting place | St Louis Cemetery No 1[1] New Orleans, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Micael Bienvenu |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Chalmette Regiment[2] |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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