Alexander Oswald Brodie Politician

Alexander Oswald Brodie (November 13, 1849 – May 10, 1918) was an American military officer and engineer. Earning his initial reputation during the Indian wars, he came to prominence for his service with the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War. His friendship with Theodore Roosevelt then led to Brodie being appointed Governor of Arizona Territory from 1902 to 1905.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Brodie Alexander Oswald; Brodie Alexander O.
Birth date	November 13, 1849
Birth place	Edwards New York
Date of death	May 10, 1918
Place of death	Haddonfield New Jersey

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Office holder

military operations	Spanish–American War American Indian Wars Nez Perce War Battle of Las Guasimas Apache Wars
military branch	United States Army
military rank	Colonel (United States)
military unit	Rough Riders
office	15th Governor of Arizona Territory
party	Republican Party (United States)
service end	1870
service start	1870
successor	Joseph Henry Kibbey