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William Branch Giles
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William Branch Giles (12 August 1762–4 December 1830) was an American statesman and the 24th Governor of Virginia.
He was born and also died in Amelia County, Virginia.
Giles attended Hampden-Sydney College and Princeton University. He then went on to study law with Chancellor George Wythe. Giles was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election in 1790, taking the seat of Theodorick Bland, who had died in office on 1 June. He is believed to be the first member of the United States Congress elected in a special election.
In 1804, Giles was appointed as a Senator from Virginia after the resignation of Wilson Cary Nicholas. Giles served in the U.S. Senate until he resigned on 3 March 1815.
Giles served as Governor of Virginia from March 4, 1827 to March 4, 1830.
Giles County is named in his honor.
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| Preceded by Theodorick Bland |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th congressional district December 7, 1790 - October 2, 1798 |
Succeeded by Joseph Eggleston |
| Preceded by Joseph Eggleston |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th congressional district March 4, 1801 - March 3, 1803 |
Succeeded by Philip R. Thompson |
| Preceded by Abraham B. Venable |
United States Senator (Class 1) from Virginia August 11, 1804 - December 3, 1804 Served alongside: Andrew Moore |
Succeeded by Andrew Moore |
| Preceded by Andrew Moore |
United States Senator (Class 2) from Virginia December 4, 1804 - March 3, 1815 Served alongside: Andrew Moore, Richard Brent, James Barbour |
Succeeded by Armistead T. Mason |
| Preceded by John Tyler |
Governor of Virginia March 4, 1827 - March 4, 1830 |
Succeeded by John Floyd |
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