Austin Blair
American politician (1818-1894) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 76
Austin Blair was a 19th-century American lawyer and politician who served as the 13th governor of Michigan during the American Civil War and in Michigan's House of Representatives and Senate as well as the U.S. Senate. He was known as a strong opponent of slavery and secession.
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He also led efforts to provide women and black citizens the right to vote. He simultaneously sought to ban capital punishment.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1818 to 1894 · aged 76
