Richard Alsop Wise

Richard Alsop Wise
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 2nd district
In office
March 12, 1900 – December 21, 1900
Preceded byWilliam A. Young
Succeeded byHarry L. Maynard
In office
April 26, 1898 – March 3, 1899
Preceded byWilliam A. Young
Succeeded byWilliam A. Young
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1885–1887
Personal details
Born(1843-09-02)September 2, 1843
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 21, 1900(1900-12-21) (aged 57)
Williamsburg, Virginia
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
Political partyRepublican
Alma materCollege of William and Mary
Medical College of Virginia
Professioncivil servant, professor, physician
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate Army
UnitArmy of Northern Virginia
Wise's Brigade of Infantry, Stuart's Cavalry Corps
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Richard Alsop Wise (September 2, 1843 – December 21, 1900) was an educator and politician from Virginia. He was a U.S. Representative for parts of two terms. He was a son of Henry Alexander Wise, grandson of John Sergeant, brother of John Sergeant Wise, and cousin of George Douglas Wise, all U.S. Representatives.