Augustus Baldwin Longstreet

Augustus Baldwin Longstreet (September 22, 1790 July 9, 1870) was an American lawyer, minister, educator, and humorist, known for his book Georgia Scenes. He was the uncle of the senior Confederate General James Longstreet. He held pro-slavery and pro-secessionist views, personally owning dozens of slaves throughout his life. He held the presidency positions at several southern universities including, the University of Mississippi (twice), South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina), and Emory College (now Emory University).

Augustus Baldwin Longstreet
Born(1790-09-22)September 22, 1790
Augusta, Georgia
DiedJuly 9, 1870(1870-07-09) (aged 79)
Oxford, Mississippi
OccupationLawyer, minister, educator, humorist
NationalityAmerican
Alma materYale University (AB)
Litchfield Law School
Period1833 - 1864
GenreSouthern humor
Notable worksGeorgia Scenes
ChildrenLucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar (son-in-law)
Lara Parker (third-great granddaughter)
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