Richard Coke
American politician
Died when: 68 years 62 days (818 months)Star Sign: Pisces
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Richard Coke (March 18, 1829 – May 14, 1897) was an American lawyer and statesman from Waco, Texas.He was the 15th governor of Texas from 1874 to 1876 and was a US Senator from 1877 to 1895.
His governorship is notable for reestablishing local white supremacist rule in Texas following Reconstruction.Richard Coke was revered by many Texas Southern Democrats due to his perceived triumphs over Reconstruction era Federal control in Texas politics.
His legacy is also marked by his use of the newly established state power to disfranchise African American voters and institute White Supremacist policies.
His uncle was US Representative Richard Coke Jr.
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