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Also Known As Alexander Hamilton Stephens
Born February 11, 1812 • Georgia
Died March 4, 1883 (aged 71) • Atlanta • Georgia
Title / Office governor (1882-1883), Georgia
Political Affiliation Whig Party
Role In American Civil War • Hampton Roads Conference

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