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Howell Cobb

(1815–1868) Politician United States

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Howell Cobb was a politician from the United States, best known for Scriptural Examination of the Institution of Slavery in the United States.

Quick Facts About Howell Cobb

Born
September 7, 1815
Died
October 9, 1868
Nationality
United States
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Scriptural Examination of the Institution of Slavery in the United States

About Howell Cobb

Howell Cobb was an American and later Confederate political figure. A southern Democrat, Cobb was a five-term member of the United States House of Representatives and the speaker of the House from 1849 to 1851. He also served as the 40th governor of Georgia (1851–1853) and as a secretary of the treasury under President James Buchanan (1857–1860).

Biography source: Wikipedia

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