William Preston Johnston

Military Person

1831 – 1899

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Who was William Preston Johnston?

William Preston Johnston was a lawyer, scholar, poet, and Confederate soldier. He was the son and biographer of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston. He was a president of Louisiana State University and the first president of Tulane University.

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Born
Jan 5, 1831
Louisville
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Nationality
  • Confederate States of America
  • United States of America
Died
Jul 16, 1899
Lexington city

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on July 23, 2013

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