Austin Blair (February 8, 1818 – August 6, 1894), also known as the Civil War Governor, was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was known as a strong opponent of slavery and secession and he also championed human rights by leading the effort to ban capital punishment and supporting efforts to give women and black citizens the right to vote.
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8 February 1818 Caroline, New York
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Died |
6 August 1894 (aged 76) Jackson, Michigan
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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