Zebulon Baird Vance

37th Governor of North Carolina

Zebulon Baird Vance - 37th Governor of North Carolina
Born

May 13th, 1830
195 years ago

Died

1894
131 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a colonel in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Elected as the 37th Governor of North Carolina from 1862 to 1865 and again from 1877 to 1879. Advocated for issues relevant to the state during and after the war, focusing on reconstruction efforts. Practiced law after the war and was involved in politics in the post-war period, contributing to the shaping of North Carolina’s governance.

Served as a Colonel in the Confederate Army

Elected Governor of North Carolina twice

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