Leonidas Polk

Leonidas Polk (April 101806 – June 14, 1864) was a Confederate general who was once a planter in Maury County, Tennessee, and a cousin of President James K. Polk. He also served as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and was for that reason sometimes known as The Fighting Bishop.

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April 10 - 1806 - June 14 - 1864 - Confederate - Maury County, Tennessee - President - James K. Polk - Bishop - Episcopal - Diocese of Louisiana

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