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- Birth nameJefferson Finis Davis
- Jefferson Finis Davis (June 3, 1808 - December 6, 1889) was an American politician who served as the president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. As a member of the Democratic Party, he represented Mississippi in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives before the American Civil War. He previously served as the United States Secretary of War from 1853 to 1857 under President Franklin Pierce.
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- First and only President of the Confederate States, an unrecognized nation existing 1861-1865.
- Served as Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce.
- Was the youngest of ten children in his family.
- Was arrested after being overthrown as Confederate President, but was later granted release.
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