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Richard Wilde Walker

1823 – 1874

American politician

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About Richard Wilde Walker

Lived 1823 – 1874 (aged 51). Richard Wilde Walker was an American lawyer, politician and judge.

Richard Wilde Walker (February 16, 1823 – June 16, 1874) was an American politician and judge in Alabama.

Biography Walker was born in Huntsville, Alabama in 1823. He was the son of John Williams Walker, the brother of Percy Walker and LeRoy Pope Walker, and father of Richard Wilde Walker, Jr. Richard Walker, Sr. served in the Alabama state legislature from 1851 to 1855, and served as Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court in 1859. Walker represented Alabama in the provisional C.S. Congress from 1861 to 1862. He also served as a Confederate States Senator from 1864 to 1865. he died in Huntsville at age 51.

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Important facts

Born
16 February 1823, Huntsville
Birth century
19th century
Died
16 June 1874, Huntsville
Occupation
Lawyer, politician, judge
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives, Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court
Also known as
Richard W. Walker, Richard Wilde Walker, Sr., Sen., CSA

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Wilde Walker?

American politician (1823–1874)

When was Richard Wilde Walker born?

Richard Wilde Walker was born on 16 February 1823 in Huntsville.

When did Richard Wilde Walker die?

Richard Wilde Walker died on 16 June 1874 in Huntsville.

What was Richard Wilde Walker's occupation?

Richard Wilde Walker was a lawyer, politician and judge.

What nationality was Richard Wilde Walker?

Richard Wilde Walker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Wilde Walker

· Wikidata: Q2150913

· DBpedia: Richard Wilde Walker

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