William Branch Giles
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William Branch Giles was a politician from the United States, best known for Mr. Giles' motion.
Quick Facts About William Branch Giles
- Born
- August 12, 1762
- Died
- December 4, 1830
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Mr. Giles' motion
About William Branch Giles
William Branch Giles was an American politician and long-term senator from Virginia who served as the 24th governor of Virginia. He served in the House of Representatives from 1790 to 1798 and again from 1801 to 1803; in between, he was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and was an Elector for Jefferson in 1800. He served as a United States Senator from 1804 to 1815 and then served briefly in the House of Delegates again. After a time in private life, he joined the opposition to John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay in 1824; he ran for the Senate again in 1825 and was defeated but appointed Governor for three one-year terms in 1827; he was succeeded by John Floyd, in the year of his death.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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