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Gerard Brandon (September 15, 1788 — March 28, 1850) was an American political leader who twice served as Governor of Mississippi during its early years of statehood.

Brandon became governor for the first time upon the death of Walter Leake, serving from Leake's death on November 17, 1825 until January 7, 1826, when David Holmes, the last territorial governor and first governor of the State of Mississippi was again inaugurated as governor. Brandon became governor of Mississippi again on July 25, 1826 and served until January 9, 1832.

Categories: People stubs | 1788 births | 1850 deaths | Governors of Mississippi

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	Brandon was born at Selma Plantation in Adams County in September 1788 and was educated at Princeton University and William and Mary College.
	Brandon, a veteran of the War of 1812, was a delegate to the constitutional conventions of 1817 and 1832 and helped draft the state's first two constitutions.
	Brandon, the county seat of Rankin County, is named in honor of Mississippi's fourth and sixth governor.

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