Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain

American military officer, professor, and 32nd Governor of Maine (1828–1914)

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Lived 1828–1914, aged 86United States
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    1828–1914
    Aged 86
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Updated 2026-09-08

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was an American college professor and politician from Maine who volunteered during the American Civil War to join the Union Army. He became a highly respected and decorated Union officer, reaching the rank of brigadier general. He is best known for his gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg, leading a bayonet charge, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.

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