Charles Brantley Aycock | |
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 Charles Aycock, from The World's Work | |
| 50th Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office January 15, 1901 – January 11, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Lindsay Russell |
| Succeeded by | Robert Broadnax Glenn |
| United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina | |
| In office 1893–1897 | |
| President | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Cooke |
| Succeeded by | Claude M. Bernard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1859 Wayne County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1912 (aged 52) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Varina Woodard Cora Lily Woodard |
| Children | 10 |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
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Charles Brantley Aycock (November 1, 1859 – April 4, 1912) was the 50th governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1901 to 1905. After starting his career as a lawyer and teacher, he became active in the Democratic Party during the party's Solid South period, and made his reputation as a prominent segregationist.[1]
He became known as the "Education Governor" for advocating improvements to North Carolina's public school systems. After he left office, he traveled the country promoting educational causes.
- ^ Weekend Edition (August 17, 2008). "How The Only Coup D'Etat In U.S. History Unfolded". National Public Radio.