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George Troup

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American politician (1780-1856)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1780 to 1856 · aged 75
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S. state of Georgia. S. S. S. Senate. A believer in expansionist Manifest Destiny policies and a supporter of native Indian removal, Troup was born to planters and supported slavery throughout his career.

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A historical marker outside the Old Troup County Courthouse in LaGrange, Georgia pays tribute to George M. Troup (erroneously referred to here as "George Michael Troup").A historical marker outside the Old Troup County Courthouse in LaGrange, Georgia pays tribute to George M. Troup (erroneously referred to here as "George Michael Troup").

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George Michael Troup was an American politician from the U.S. state of Georgia. He served in the Georgia General Assembly, U.S. House of Representatives, and U.S. Senate before becoming the 32nd Governor of Georgia for two terms and then returning to the U.S. Senate. A believer in expansionist Manifest Destiny policies and a supporter of native Indian removal, Troup was born to planters and supported slavery throughout his career. Later in his life, he was known as "the Hercules of states' rights."

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1780 to 1856 · aged 75
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