Austin Blair
American politician
Died when: 76 years 179 days (917 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
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, serving as its 13th governor and in its House of Representatives and Senate as well as the U.S.
Senate.He was known as a strong opponent of slavery and secession.He also led efforts to provide women and black citizens the right to vote.
He simultaneously sought to ban capital punishment.
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