James Holshouser

American politician

Died when: 78 years 252 days (944 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

James Eubert Holshouser Jr. (October 8, 1934 – June 17, 2013) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 68th Governor of the state of North Carolina from 1973 to 1977.

He was the first Republican candidate to be elected as governor since 1896.

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