Benjamin Fitzpatrick

Benjamin Fitzpatrick (June 30, 1802 – November 21, 1869) was an American politician, who served as the 11th Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama and as United States Senator from Alabama as a Democrat.

Read more about Benjamin Fitzpatrick:  Early Years, Governor of Alabama, Vice President Nomination, Confederacy

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