List of Famous people with last name Letcher

Robert P. Letcher

First Name Robert

Last Name Letcher

Born on February 10, 1788

Died on January 24, 1861 (aged 72)

Born in United States of America, Virginia

Robert Perkins Letcher was a politician and lawyer from the US state of Kentucky. He served as a U.S. Representative, Minister to Mexico, and the 15th Governor of Kentucky. He also served in the Kentucky General Assembly where he was Speaker of the House in 1837 and 1838. A strong supporter of the Whig Party, he was a friend of Henry Clay and John J. Crittenden.

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John Letcher

First Name John

Last Name Letcher

Born on March 29, 1813

Died on January 26, 1884 (aged 70)

Born in United States of America, Virginia

John Letcher was an American lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as a Representative in the United States Congress, was the 34th Governor of Virginia during the American Civil War, and later served in the Virginia General Assembly. He was also active on the Board of Visitors of Virginia Military Institute.

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