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Jefferson Davis
President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865 (1808–1889).
Relationships
Jefferson Davis’s love life and family, with the names and dates in one place.
Spouses & partners
- SpouseSarah Knox Taylor1835-06-17 — 1835-09-15
- SpouseVarina Davis1845-02-26 — 1889-12-06
Family
- FatherSamuel Emory Davis
- MotherJane Cooke
- SiblingJoseph Emory Davis
- ChildVarina Anne Davis
- ChildMargaret Howell Davis Hayes
Awards & Nominations
Jefferson Davis’s awards and nominations, from standout wins to the full list below.
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Davis Guards Medal | Received |
Notable Works
- A Short History of the Confederate States of Americaessay by Jefferson Davis
- The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Governmentessay by Jefferson Davis
Education
Jefferson Davis attended United States Military Academy until 1828.
- United States Military Academy1824 — 1828Bachelor of Science
- Jefferson College
- Transylvania University
Languages
Jefferson Davis’s languages: English and Spanish.
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- Spanish
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q162269 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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