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Henry A. Wise was a Virginia attorney, diplomat, politician and slave owner who served as governor, congressman, minister and Confederate general. He was involved in the John Brown trial, the secession crisis, the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Learn about the life and career of Henry A. Wise, the governor of Virginia who faced a dilemma over John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859. Find out how his political ambitions, his views on slavery, and his relations with the North and the South shaped his decisions and his fate.
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May 3, 2024 · Henry A. Wise was a lawyer, politician, and Confederate general in Virginia. He served in Congress, as governor during John Brown's raid, and as a minister to Brazil.
Learn about Henry A. Wise, a prominent Virginia politician and Confederate general who supported secession and slavery. He served in Congress, was governor of Virginia, and fought in the Civil War.
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Henry Wise. On Oct. 17, 1859, Governor Henry Wise of Virginia received the alarming news that Northerners had attacked the armory at Harpers Ferry. John Brown, leader of the insurgents, was...
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A six-term U.S. Congressman, diplomat, governor and Confederate army officer from Virginia, Henry Alexander Wise was known for his unabashed defense of slavery and states' rights. He gained notoriety as a result of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia).
