William Branch Giles

William Branch Giles

William Branch Giles (12 August, 1762–4 December, 1830) was an American statesman and the 24th Governor of Virginia. [{last name pronounced jyles}]

He was born and also died in Amelia County, Virginia.His heritage distantly comes from rome,for his last name means shield in the Latin language.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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