Howell Cobb (nov 5, 1851 – oct 9, 1853)
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Howell Cobb served as the Governor of Georgia from 1851 to 1853, where he focused on internal improvements and the expansion of the state's railroad system. A strong advocate for states' rights, Cobb later played a significant role in the secession of Georgia from the Union, becoming a prominent leader in the Confederacy. He was also a U.S. Congressman and served as the President of the Confederacy's Provisional Congress. Cobb’s leadership during a period of intense political and social change left a lasting impact on Georgia.Sources:
https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1851-1900/1868_10_09_Howell_Cobb/
https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/howell-cobb-1815-1868/
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nov 5, 1851
oct 9, 1853
~ 1 years and 11 months