Thomas L. Clingman
American politician and officer (1812 – 1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Lanier Clingman (July 27, 1812 – November 3, 1897), known as the "Prince of Politicians," was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845 and from 1847 to 1858, and U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1858 and 1861. During the Civil War he refused to resign his Senate seat and was one of ten senators expelled from the Senate in absentia. He then served as a general in the Confederate States Army.
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Thomas L. Clingman | |
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United States Senator from North Carolina | |
In office May 7, 1858 – March 11, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Asa Biggs |
Succeeded by | John Pool (1868) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina | |
In office March 4, 1853 – May 7, 1858 | |
Preceded by | Edward Stanly |
Succeeded by | Zebulon Vance |
Constituency | 8th district |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | James Graham |
Succeeded by | Henry Shaw |
Constituency | 1st district |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Rayner |
Succeeded by | James Graham |
Constituency | 1st district |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Lanier Clingham (1812-07-27)July 27, 1812 Huntsville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | October 3, 1897(1897-10-03) (aged 85) Morganton, North Carolina, U.S. |
Resting place | Riverside Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army (Infantry) |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | |
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