Augustus Baldwin Longstreet
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Augustus Baldwin Longstreet (September 22, 1790 ā July 9, 1870) was an American lawyer, minister, educator, and humorist, known for his book Georgia Scenes. He was the uncle of the senior Confederate General James Longstreet. He held pro-slavery and pro-secessionist views, personally owning dozens of slaves throughout his life.[1] He held the presidency positions at several southern universities including, the University of Mississippi (twice), South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina), and Emory College (now Emory University).
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Born | (1790-09-22)September 22, 1790 Augusta, Georgia |
Died | July 9, 1870(1870-07-09) (aged 79) Oxford, Mississippi |
Occupation | Lawyer, minister, educator, humorist |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Yale University (AB) Litchfield Law School |
Period | 1833 - 1864 |
Genre | Southern humor |
Notable works | Georgia Scenes |
Children | Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (son-in-law) Lara Parker (third-great granddaughter) |
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