Hugh Smith Thompson | |
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| 81st Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office December 1, 1882 – July 10, 1886 | |
| Lieutenant | John Calhoun Sheppard |
| Preceded by | Johnson Hagood |
| Succeeded by | John Calhoun Sheppard |
| South Carolina Superintendent of Education | |
| In office December 14, 1876 – December 1, 1882 | |
| Governor | Wade Hampton III William Dunlap Simpson Thomas Bothwell Jeter Johnson Hagood |
| Preceded by | Justus K. Jillson |
| Succeeded by | Asbury Coward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1836 Charleston, South Carolina, US |
| Died | November 20, 1904 (aged 68) New York City, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Clarkson |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | South Carolina Military Academy (The Citadel) |
| Profession | Soldier, educator, politician |
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Hugh Smith Thompson (January 24, 1836 – November 20, 1904) was the 81st governor of South Carolina, from 1882 to 1886.