Gouverneur Kemble | |
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Born | |
Died | September 18, 1875 | (aged 89)
Education | Columbia College |
Occupation(s) | diplomat, industrialist, Congressman |
Known for | two-term United States Congressman from New York (1837–1841) |
Notable work | helped found the West Point Foundry |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Father | Peter Kemble |
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Gouverneur Kemble (January 25, 1786 – September 18, 1875) was an American diplomat, industrialist, and two-term United States Congressman from New York from 1837 to 1841.
He helped found the West Point Foundry, a major producer of artillery during the American Civil War.