William Yates Atkinson | |
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![]() Atkinson, c. 1898 | |
55th Governor of Georgia | |
In office October 27, 1894 – October 29, 1898 | |
Preceded by | William J. Northen |
Succeeded by | Allen D. Candler |
Personal details | |
Born | William Yates Atkinson November 11, 1854 Meriwether County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | August 8, 1899 Newnan, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 44)
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse | |
Alma mater | University of Georgia (LL.B.) |
William Yates Atkinson (November 11, 1854 – August 8, 1899) was an American politician who served as the governor of the U.S. state of Georgia from 1894 to 1898.