Luke Edward Wright
United States politician and diplomat (1846–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the English cricketer, see Luke Wright (cricketer).
Luke Edward Wright (August 29, 1846 – November 17, 1922) was a United States political figure. He served as Governor-General of the Philippines from 1904 to 1905 and also as Secretary of War from 1908 to 1909.
Quick Facts 43rd United States Secretary of War, President ...
Luke Wright | |
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43rd United States Secretary of War | |
In office July 1, 1908 – March 11, 1909 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | William H. Taft |
Succeeded by | Jacob M. Dickinson |
United States Ambassador to Japan | |
In office May 26, 1906 – August 13, 1907 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Lloyd Carpenter Griscom (Minister) |
Succeeded by | Thomas O'Brien |
Governor-General of the Philippines | |
In office February 1, 1904 – November 3, 1905 | |
President | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | William H. Taft |
Succeeded by | Henry C. Ide |
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Born | Luke Edward Wright (1846-08-29)August 29, 1846 Giles County, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | November 17, 1922(1922-11-17) (aged 76) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (Before 1896) Republican (1896–1922) |
Spouse | Katherine Semmes |
Education | University of Mississippi, Oxford |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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