Preston Brooks
South Carolina politician. (1819-1857) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 37
Preston Smith Brooks was an American slaveholder, politician, and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina, serving as a member of the Democratic Party from 1853 until his resignation in July 1856 and again from August 1856 until his death.
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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1819 to 1857 · aged 37
