Richmond P. Hobson
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For the author, see Richmond P. Hobson, Jr.
Richmond Pearson Hobson (August 17, 1870 – March 16, 1937) was a United States Navy rear admiral who served from 1907–1915 as a U.S. Representative from Alabama. A veteran of the Spanish–American War, he received the Medal of Honor years later for his part in that conflict. He later became a leading proponent of Prohibition in the United States.
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Richmond P. Hobson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1915 | |
Preceded by | John H. Bankhead |
Succeeded by | William B. Oliver |
Personal details | |
Born | Richmond Pearson Hobson (1870-08-17)August 17, 1870 Greensboro, Alabama U.S. |
Died | March 16, 1937(1937-03-16) (aged 66) New York, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | U.S. Naval Academy |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1889–1903 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War *Sinking of the Merrimac |
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