Who was elected president of the confederacy?

He was among those who believed that the newly elected president, Abraham Lincoln, would coerce the South and that the result would be disastrous. President of the Confederacy. On January 21, 1861, 12 days after Mississippi seceded, Davis made a moving farewell speech in the Senate and pleaded eloquently for peace. read more

On November 6, Davis was elected to a six-year term as established by the Confederate constitution. He remained president until May 5, 1865, when the Confederate government was officially dissolved. Fact Check We strive for accuracy and fairness. read more

The President of the Confederate States of America was the elected head of state and government of the Confederate States. The president also headed the executive branch of government and was commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy, and of the militia of the several states when called into Confederate service. read more