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Stephen Hempstead | |
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| 2nd Governor of Iowa | |
| In office December 4, 1850 – December 9, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Ansel Briggs |
| Succeeded by | James W. Grimes |
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| Born | October 1, 1812 New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1883 (aged 70) Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lavinia Moore Lackland |
Stephen P. Hempstead (October 1, 1812 – February 16, 1883) was the second Governor of Iowa. A Democrat, he served from 1850 to 1854.