Ambrose R. Wright
Ambrose Ransom "Rans" Wright (April 26, 1826 – December 21, 1872) was a lawyer, Georgia politician, and Confederate general in the American Civil War.
Ambrose Wright | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 8th district | |
| Died before taking office | |
| Preceded by | Constituency reestablished |
| Succeeded by | Alexander H. Stephens |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ambrose Ransom Wright April 26, 1826 Louisville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 21, 1872 (aged 46) Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Nickname | "Rans" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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