Albert Patterson | |
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| Alabama state senator | |
| In office 1947–1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Love Patterson January 27, 1894 New Site, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 1954 (aged 60) Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
| Manner of death | Assassination |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Russell Betterment Association (RBA) |
| Spouse | Agnes Benson |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama Cumberland University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Known for | Anti-corruption activist, murdered Attorney General elect |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Texas Army National Guard |
| Rank | Second lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War 1 |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre |
Albert Love Patterson (January 27, 1894 – June 18, 1954) was an American politician and attorney in Phenix City, Alabama. He was assassinated outside his law office shortly after he had won the Democratic nomination for Alabama Attorney General on a platform of reforming the rife corruption and vice in Phenix City.