Robert Toombs
Politician
Robert Augustus Toombs (July 2, 1810 – December 15, 1885) was an American and Confederate political leader, Whig Party senator from Georgia, a founding father of the Confederacy, its first Secretary of State, and a Confederate general in the American Civil War of 1861-1865. He feuded bitterly with Confederate President Jefferson Davis. According to Jacob S. Clawson, he was "a bullish politician whose blend of acerbic wit, fiery demeanor, and political tact aroused the full spectrum of emotions from his constituents and colleagues....[he] could not balance his volatile personality with his otherwise keen political skill."
Personal facts
| Birth date | July 02, 1810 |
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| Birth place | Georgia (U.S. state) , Wilkes County Georgia , Washington Georgia , United States |
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| Date of death | December 15, 1885 |
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| Place of death | Georgia (U.S. state) , Washington Georgia , United States |
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| Education | University of Virginia School of Law |
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