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Alexander W. Terrell

Confederate Army general and American diplomat (1827-1912) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Alexander Watkins Terrell was an American lawyer, judge, planter, Confederate officer, and diplomat. He served as the U. S. Envoy to the Ottoman Empire and a Confederate military officer.

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He helped pass influential legislation including the Terrell Election Law, served as president of the Texas State Historical Association and on the board of regents for the University of Texas.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1827 to 1912 · aged 84