George Washington Baines
American politician and journalist (1809–1882)
Died aged 72CapricornUnited States
Biography
George Washington Baines (December 29, 1809 – December 28, 1882) was an American politician, Baptist preacher, journalist, slaveowner, and educator. He was a co-founder, professor of natural science, and the third president of Baylor University, while the university was located in Independence, Texas, during the American Civil War.
He was the maternal great-grandfather of the 36th U.S. president, Lyndon B. Johnson. He was also the pastor and personal minister of Sam Houston while in Huntsville, Texas, and later bought a fourteen-year-old slave named Charles from him in 1862.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
Family
- Children
- Joseph Wilson Baines
Quick answers about George Washington Baines
- How old was George Washington Baines?
- George Washington Baines died on December 28, 1882 at the age of 72.
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- George Washington Baines was born on December 29, 1809.
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- George Washington Baines was born in Perquimans County.
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- George Washington Baines's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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- George Washington Baines is a citizen of United States.
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- George Washington Baines is known as politician, journalist, university president.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of George Washington Baines.
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