Richard Alsop Wise
Richard Alsop Wise | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office March 12, 1900 – December 21, 1900 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Young |
| Succeeded by | Harry L. Maynard |
| In office April 26, 1898 – March 3, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Young |
| Succeeded by | William A. Young |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1885–1887 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1843 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 21, 1900 (aged 57) Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary Medical College of Virginia |
| Profession | civil servant, professor, physician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate Army |
| Unit | Army of Northern Virginia Wise's Brigade of Infantry, Stuart's Cavalry Corps |
| Battles/wars | American 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.