John S. Battle | |
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56th Governor of Virginia | |
In office January 18, 1950 – January 20, 1954 | |
Lieutenant | Lewis Preston Collins II Allie E. S. Stephens |
Preceded by | William M. Tuck |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Stanley |
Member of the Virginia Senate | |
In office January 10, 1934 – January 11, 1950 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel B. Early |
Succeeded by | Edward O. McCue Jr. |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Albemarle, Greene, and Charlottesville | |
In office January 8, 1930 – January 10, 1934 | |
Preceded by | Albert S. Bolling |
Succeeded by | Edward O. McCue Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | John Stewart Battle July 11, 1890 New Bern, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | April 9, 1972 Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 81)
Resting place | Monticello Memorial Park, Charlottesville, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Janie Lipscombe |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
Military service | |
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Rank | Private |
Battles/wars | World War I |
John Stewart Battle (July 11, 1890 – April 9, 1972) was an American lawyer and politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly and as the 56th Governor of Virginia (from 1950 to 1954).
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