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About Joseph A. Wright
Joseph Albert Wright was the tenth governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from December 5, 1849, to January 12, 1857, most noted for his opposition to banking. His positions created a rift between him and the Indiana General Assembly who overrode all of his anti-banking vetoes. He responded by launching legal challenges to the acts, but was ruled against by the Indiana Supreme Court. The state's second constitutional convention was held during 1850–1851 in which the current Constitution of Indiana was drafted. He was a supporter of the new constitution and gave speeches around the state urging its adoption. He was opposed throughout his term by Senator Jesse D. Bright, the leader of the state Democratic Party.
Everything about Joseph A. Wright →- Occupation
- politician, diplomat, lawyer, writer
- Position held
- United States representative, member of the Indiana House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Indiana, Governor of Indiana
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 17, 1810, 1810
- Died
- May 11, 1867, 1867