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 brigade commander and only non-professional military officer in the division that led Pickett's Charge, during which he was severely wounded.
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11 June 1823 Madison County, Virginia
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Died |
7 April 1895 (aged 71) Walnut Hills, Orange County, Virginia
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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