James Henry Lane

Military Person

1833 – 1907

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Who was James Henry Lane?

James Henry Lane was a university professor and Confederate general in the American Civil War.

He is considered to be the father of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and is the namesake of the University's oldest building, Lane Hall.

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Born
Jul 28, 1833
Mathews
Also known as
  • James Lane
Nationality
  • Confederate States of America
  • United States of America
Education
  • Virginia Military Institute
  • University of Virginia
Lived in
  • Virginia
Died
Sep 21, 1907
Auburn

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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