Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis was the president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.
Political Figure
June 3, 1808
Gemini
December 06, 1889
81
Christian County, Kentucky
Jefferson Davis (1808-1889) holds the distinction of being the sole president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. Prior to this role, he had a diverse political career, including serving as a U.S. senator, Franklin Pierce’s secretary of war, and a colonel in the Mexican-American War. A staunch advocate for the South’s secession from the United States, Davis also contributed to the expansion of railroads. Despite battling various health issues, he maintained a rigorous work schedule throughout his political life.