James Lawson Kemper was an American 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 general officer in the division that led Pickett's Charge, during which he was severely wounded.

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Occupation: lawyer, politician, soldier, governor
Position held: Governor of Virginia, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Citizenship: United States
Born: June 11, 1823
Died: April 7, 1895

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James L. Kemper

Confederate Army general (1823-1895)

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About James L. Kemper

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Occupation: lawyer, politician, soldier, governor
Position held: Governor of Virginia, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Citizenship: United States
Born: June 11, 1823
Died: April 7, 1895