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Wade Hampton



Hampton, Wade (1818–1902), U.S. politician and soldier. Although opposed to secession, he joined the Confederate army and became General Lee's cavalry commander. He was later governor of South Carolina (1877–79) and U.S. senator (1879–91).



See also: Civil War, U.S.

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