Albert Gallatin Brown

Democrat Senator of Mississippi

Congresses Served

House Terms

Senate Terms

May 31, 1813 (67 years old)

Birthday

June 12, 1880

Death

Served as Governor of Mississippi from 1844 to 1848.
Elected as a Democratic United States Senator from Mississippi, serving from 1854 until his withdrawal in 1861 due to secession.
Recognized as a key figure in establishing the public school system and the University of Mississippi.
Advocated for the expansion of slavery, expressing desires to spread it to Central America and other regions.
Known for his persuasive oratory and political strategy, earning respect from both supporters and opponents.
Held multiple political positions, including three terms in the state legislature and four terms in the U.S. Congress.
His political career is noted as a significant chapter in Mississippi’s history.
Experienced personal tragedy with the early death of his first wife and later married again.
Died from a stroke in 1880 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson.
His legacy includes being a slaveholder and being criticized for his pro-slavery stance in historical narratives.