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Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Finis Davis was an American politician who served as the president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. As a member of the Democratic Party, he represented Mississippi in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives before the American Civil War. He previously served as the United States Secretary of War from 1853 to 1857 under President Franklin Pierce. Davis was born in Fairview, Kentucky, to a moderately prosperous farmer, the youngest of ten children. He grew up in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, and also lived in Louisiana. His eldest brother Joseph Emory Davis secured the younger Davis's appointment to the United States Military Academy. After graduating, Jefferson Davis served six years as a lieutenant in the United States Army. He fought in the Mexican–American War, as the colonel of a volunteer regiment.
BornJefferson Finis Davis, June 3, 1808, Fairview, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 6, 1889, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Other political affiliationsSouthern Rights
ChildrenSamuel, Margaret, Jefferson Jr, Joseph, William, Varina
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
Vice PresidentAlexander H. Stephens
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byOffice abolished

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Jefferson Davis

Politician Jefferson Davis was born in Fairview, Kentucky, United States on June 3, 1808. He dies at the age of 81, on December 6, 1889.

From the start of the Confederate States of America in 1861 through the end of the war in 1865, he served as President of the Confederate States of America. His 1881 memoir The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government helped restore his reputation after the war and he is now an icon and symbol of pride for many Southerners.

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Jefferson Davis before becoming famous

Jefferson Davis was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1808 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dragon (龍).

After the West Point Eggnog Riot, he was placed under house arrest.

Achievement of Jefferson Davis

While a Senator from Mississippi, he argued against secession, while being the Confederate cause's leader.

Jefferson Davis's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

After serving under US President Zachary Taylor's father, he married Sarah Knox Taylor in June 1835. He was the father of six children.

Jefferson Davis Collabed with

From 1853 until 1857, he served as Secretary of War under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Jefferson Davis Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Jefferson Davis updated on March 14 2023.