James L. Kemper, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James L. Kemper

Confederate Army general

Date of Birth: 11-Jun-1823

Place of Birth: Madison County, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 07-Apr-1895

Profession: lawyer, politician, soldier

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

James Lawson Kemper (June 11, 1823 – April 7, 1895) was a 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 military officer in the division that led Pickett's Charge, during which he was severely wounded.