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Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901) was a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), and a politician. He was the first person of color to serve in the United States Senate, and in the U.S. Congress overall. He represented Mississippi in 1870 and 1871 during Reconstruction. During the American Civil War, he helped organize two regiments of the United States Colored Troops and served as a chaplain.

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  • Hiram Rhodes Revels
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  • Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901) was a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), and a politician. He was the first person of color to serve in the United States Senate, and in the U.S. Congress overall. He represented Mississippi in 1870 and 1871 during Reconstruction. During the American Civil War, he helped organize two regiments of the United States Colored Troops and served as a chaplain.
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  • Hiram_Rhodes_Revels_-_Brady-Handy-.png
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serviceyears
  • 1863(xsd:integer)
term start
  • 1870-02-23(xsd:date)
Birth Date
  • 1827-09-27(xsd:date)
Branch
death place
  • Aberdeen, Mississippi, U.S.
preceded
Spouse
  • Phoebe A. Bass Revels
Name
  • Hiram Rhodes Revels
Succeeded
Alma mater
Party
  • Republican
Birth Place
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
term end
  • 1871-03-03(xsd:date)
death date
  • 1901-01-16(xsd:date)
Battles
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  • United States Senator
Religion
State
  • Mississippi
Profession
  • Politician, Barber, Minister, College President
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  • Hiram Rhodes Revels (September 27, 1827 – January 16, 1901) was a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), and a politician. He was the first person of color to serve in the United States Senate, and in the U.S. Congress overall. He represented Mississippi in 1870 and 1871 during Reconstruction. During the American Civil War, he helped organize two regiments of the United States Colored Troops and served as a chaplain.
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