Richard Coke
American politician (1829-1897) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 68
Richard Coke was an American lawyer and politician. He was the 15th governor of Texas from 1874 to 1876 and was a US Senator from 1877 to 1895. His governorship is notable for reestablishing local white supremacist rule in Texas, and the disfranchisement of African American voters, following Reconstruction.
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Richard Coke was revered by many Texas Southern Democrats due to his perceived triumphs over Reconstruction era Federal control in Texas politics. He was a part of the Redeemers movement in Southern US politics. His uncle was US Representative Richard Coke Jr.
