Benjamin Flanders
American politician (1816-1896) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80
Benjamin Franklin Flanders was a teacher, politician and planter in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1867, he was appointed by the military commander as the 21st Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction, a position which he held for some six months.
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He was the second and, as of 2025, the last Republican mayor of New Orleans.
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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1816 to 1896 · aged 80
