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James Barbour

American statesman and orator (1775-1842) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 66

James C. Barbour was an American politician, planter, and lawyer. He served as a delegate from Orange County, Virginia, in the Virginia General Assembly and as speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was the 18th governor of Virginia and the first Governor to reside in the current Virginia Governor's Mansion.

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After the War of 1812, Barbour became a U.S. Senator serving from 1815 to 1825 and the United States Secretary of War from 1825 to 1828.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1775 to 1842 · aged 66