Wade Hampton III
Civil War general and South Carolina Governor
Born
March 28th, 1818
206 years ago
Died
April 11th, 1902
122 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in South Carolina, a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War, played a pivotal role in several key battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg. After the war, served as the 77th Governor of South Carolina from 1876 to 1879. Focused on reconciling the divided state and addressing economic recovery in the post-war period. His political career included a term in the U.S. Senate, appointed as U.S. Senator in 1879 and serving until 1891. Lived through significant changes in Southern society during Reconstruction.
Served as a Confederate general
Governed South Carolina during Reconstruction
Held a U.S. Senate seat from 1879 to 1891
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