Alexander Brodie | |
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15th Governor of Arizona Territory | |
In office July 1, 1902 – February 14, 1905 | |
Nominated by | Theodore Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Oakes Murphy |
Succeeded by | Joseph Henry Kibbey |
Personal details | |
Born | Edwards, New York, U.S. | November 13, 1849
Died | May 10, 1918 Haddonfield, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 68)
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Kate Reynolds (m. 1877)Mary Louise Hanlon
(m. 1864–1918) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1870–1877, 1883–1884, 1898, 1905–1913 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Rough Riders |
Battles/wars | |
Alexander Oswald Brodie (November 13, 1849[N 1] – May 10, 1918) was an American military officer and engineer. Earning his initial reputation during the Indian wars, he came to prominence for his service with the Rough Riders during the Spanish–American War. His friendship with Theodore Roosevelt then led to Brodie being appointed Governor of Arizona Territory from 1902 to 1905.
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