St. John Richardson Liddell (September 6, 1815 – February 14, 1870) was a prominent Louisiana planter who served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was an outspoken proponent of Southern emancipation of slaves. Liddell was murdered by a former Confederate Officer near his home in 1870.
Read more about St. John Richardson Liddell: Early Life and Career, Postbellum Career
Famous quotes containing the words john and/or richardson:
“Think of what our Nation stands for,
Books from Boots’ and country lanes,
Free speech, free passes, class distinction,
Democracy and proper drains.”
—Sir John Betjeman (1906–1984)
“People who act like angels ought to have angels to deal with.”
—Samuel Richardson (1689–1761)