Paul Octave Hébert
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Paul Octave Hébert (December 12, 1818 – August 29, 1880) was a soldier and politician who served as 14th Governor of Louisiana from 1853 to 1856. A veteran of the Mexican-American War, he later served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army.
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Paul Octave Hébert | |
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14th Governor of Louisiana | |
In office January 18, 1853 – January 22, 1856 | |
Lieutenant | W.W. Farmer Robert C. Wickliffe |
Preceded by | Joseph M. Walker |
Succeeded by | Robert C. Wickliffe |
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Born | (1818-12-12)December 12, 1818 Plaquemine, Louisiana |
Died | August 29, 1880(1880-08-29) (aged 61) Bayou Goula, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | (1) Marie Coralie Wills Vaughn (2) Penelope Lynch |
Alma mater | West Point |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Confederate States |
Years of service | 1840–1845, 1847–1848 (USA) 1861–1865 (CSA) |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel (USA) Brigadier General (CSA) |
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