| James L. Kemper | |
|---|---|
| 37th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1874 – January 1, 1878 |
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| Preceded by | Gilbert Carlton Walker |
| Succeeded by | Frederick W. M. Holliday |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cremora "Belle" Conway Cave |
| Alma mater | Washington College |
| Profession | Lawyer, Soldier, Politician |
James Lawson Kemper (June 11, 1823 – April 7, 1895) was a lawyer, a Confederate general in the American Civil War, and the 37th Governor of Virginia. He was the youngest of the brigade commanders, and the only non-professional military officer, in the division that led Pickett's Charge, in which he was wounded and captured but rescued.
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