William Henry Gist, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Henry Gist

American politician

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1807

Place of Birth: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 30-Sep-1874

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Henry Gist (August 22, 1807 – September 30, 1874) was the 68th Governor of South Carolina from 1858 to 1860 and a leader of the secession movement in South Carolina.
He was one of the signers of the Ordinance of Secession on December 20, 1860, which effectively launched the Confederacy.