Alexander H. Stephens was a prominent American politician and lawyer who served as the Vice President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. Born in 1812 in Georgia, he was a strong advocate for states' rights and slavery, which shaped his political career. After the war, Stephens was imprisoned briefly, later returned to politics, and served as a U.S. Congressman. He is also known for his "Cornerstone Speech," which outlined the Confederacy's foundational principles regarding slavery.
Alexander Hamilton Stephens died on March 4, 1883 at the age of 71.
Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia, was elected Vice President of The Confederacy when Jefferson Davis was elected President in 1861 and served until the end of the war in 1865. Prior to this service, Stephens had been admitted to the Bar in 1834; he was elected to the US Congress in 1843 as a member of the Whig Party and served in that position until the election of 1858. See the links on the Related Links selection in the column to the left.
He was concerned of the confederate government actions and conscripting troops and declaring martial law .
It expressed the Confederate view that slavery was a natural arrangement of man and master.
· Alexander Stephens (Vice President of the Confederate States of America) · Zook, Samuel (Union General)
Alexander H. Stephens was a Presbyterian.
Alexander H. Stephens was born on 1812-02-11.
No. There was no Second Lady of the Confederacy.
Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia
Alexander H. Stephens .
No. He was Vice-President.
Alexander Hamilton Stephens was born on February 11, 1812 and died on March 4, 1883. Alexander Hamilton Stephens would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 203 years old today.
He was Alexander H. Stephens (February 11, 1812 - March 4, 1883) from Georgia.
Alexander Hamilton Stephens was born on February 11, 1812.
Alexander Hamilton Stephens was born on February 11, 1812.
H. Morse Stephens died in 1919.
H. Morse Stephens was born in 1857.