1872-1890: "Bourbon Triumvirate," consisting of former Confederate governor Joseph E. Brown and former Confederate generals John B. Gordon and Alfred H. Colquitt. These three politicians maintained power within Georgia as governors and/or U.S. senators from 1872 until 1890, capitalizing on their positions to industrialize the state, often for their own profit. The triumvirate's efforts were bolstered by Henry W. Grady. (jan 21, 1872 – jan 1, 1890)
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jan 21, 1872
jan 1, 1890
~ 17 years