4 Notable alumni of Brenau University
Updated: June 15, 2026 EliteDegrees
Brenau University is ranked #4,964 in the world and #1,314 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Brenau University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Brenau University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Lera Millard Thomas
1900-1993 (aged 93)
politician
Lera Millard Thomas was an American politician who served as U.S. Representative in Congress representing the Eighth District of Texas from 1966 to 1967, after the death of her husband, Congressman Albert Thomas. She was the first woman to represent Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. She also founded Millard's Crossing Historic Village.
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2. Florence Reville Gibbs
1890-1964 (aged 74)
politician
Florence Gibbs was a Democratic congresswoman. Elected in special election to replace her deceased husband, she became the first woman to represent Georgia in the United States House of Representatives, serving for three months from October 3, 1940, to January 3, 1941.
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3. John F. King
police officer
military personnel
civil servant
John F. King is an American politician serving since 2019 as Georgia's insurance commissioner and Safety Fire Commissioner. He was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp as commissioner on July 1, 2019, replacing Jim Beck after Beck's removal from office. King was re-elected to this position in 2022. King's appointment made him the first Hispanic statewide official in Georgia's history. He...
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4. Helen Dortch Longstreet
1863-1962 (aged 99)
women's rights activist
reporter
librarian
publisher
editor
Helen Dortch Longstreet, known as the "Fighting Lady", was an American social advocate, librarian, and newspaper woman serving as reporter, editor, publisher, and business manager. She was the first woman who tried to secure a public office in the state of Georgia. She was the second wife of Confederate general James Longstreet. She earned her nickname from being a champion...
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