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Simon Bolivar Buckner, American general and 30th Governor of Kentucky (born 1823)

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Simon Bolivar Buckner

Confederate Army general and American politician (1823–1914)

Simon Bolivar Buckner was an American soldier, Confederate military officer, and politician. He fought in the United States Army in the Mexican–American War. He later fought in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he served as the 30th…
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Governor of Kentucky

Head of government of the U.S. state of Kentucky

The governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Sixty-two men and one woman have served as governor of Kentucky. The governor's term is four years in length; since 1992, incumbents have been able to seek re-election once…
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January 8

Day of the year

January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 357 days remain until the end of the year.
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