Luke Edward Wright
Luke Edward Wright (August 29, 1846 – November 17, 1922) was a United States political figure. He served as Governor-General of the Philippines from 1904 to 1905 and also as Secretary of War from 1908 to 1909.
Luke Wright | |
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| 43rd United States Secretary of War | |
| In office July 1, 1908 – March 11, 1909 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | William H. Taft |
| Succeeded by | Jacob M. Dickinson |
| United States Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office May 26, 1906 – August 13, 1907 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Carpenter Griscom (Minister) |
| Succeeded by | Thomas O'Brien |
| Governor-General of the Philippines | |
| In office February 1, 1904 – November 3, 1905 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | William H. Taft |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Ide |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luke Edward Wright August 29, 1846 Giles County, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1922 (aged 76) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1896) Republican (1896–1922) |
| Spouse | Katherine Semmes |
| Education | University of Mississippi, Oxford |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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