# William Hugh Smith

> William Hugh Smith was an American planter and politician, the 21st governor of Alabama. He was the first Republican elected as governor in the state, serving from 1868 to 1870 during the period of Reconstruction. A former slave owner, he had opposed secession from the United States on the grounds it would imperil slavery. He appeared driven by practical consideration rather than principled opposition to slavery.

*American politician (1826-1899)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1826-04-26
- **Died:** 1899-01-01
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

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- [William Hugh Smith](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Hugh_Smith)
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- [William H. Smith](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._Smith)
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- [Gulielmus Hugo Smith](https://la.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulielmus_Hugo_Smith)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q784487)

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