Randall L. Gibson
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Randall Lee Gibson (September 10, 1832 – December 15, 1892) was an attorney and politician, elected as a member of the House of Representatives and U.S. Senator from Louisiana. He served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. Later he was a regent of the Smithsonian Institution, and a president of the board of administrators of Tulane University.
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Randall L. Gibson | |
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United States Senator from Louisiana | |
In office March 4, 1883 – December 15, 1892 | |
Preceded by | William P. Kellogg |
Succeeded by | Donelson Caffery |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Effingham Lawrence |
Succeeded by | Carleton Hunt |
Personal details | |
Born | (1832-09-10)September 10, 1832 Versailles, Kentucky |
Died | December 15, 1892(1892-12-15) (aged 60) Hot Springs, Arkansas |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Yale University |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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