William Lovenstein

William Lovenstein
President pro tempore
of the Senate of Virginia
In office
December 4, 1895  December 26, 1896
Preceded by John L. Hurt
Succeeded by Henry T. Wickham
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 35th district
In office
December 7, 1881  December 26, 1896
Preceded by William W. Henry
Succeeded by Beverley B. Munford
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City
In office
December 3, 1879  December 7, 1881
Preceded by Samuel H. Pulliam
Succeeded by T. Wiley Davis
Personal details
Born William Lovenstein
(1840-10-08)October 8, 1840
Laurel, Virginia, U.S.
Died December 26, 1896(1896-12-26) (aged 56)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Dora Wasserman
Religion Reform Judaism
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States
Service/branch Confederate States Army
Years of service 1862–1865
Rank First sergeant
Unit 3rd Virginia Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War

William Lovenstein (October 8, 1840 – December 26, 1896) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate from 1881 until his death in 1896.[1] The president pro tempore of that body during its 1896 session, he is still today one of the highest ranking Jewish politicians in Virginia history.

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