William Lovenstein
William Lovenstein | |
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| President pro tempore of the Virginia Senate | |
| 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 Wirt Henry |
| Succeeded by | Beverley B. Munford |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City | |
| In office December 3, 1879 – December 7, 1881 Serving with John Hampden Chamberlayne | |
| Preceded by | Samuel H. Pulliam |
| Succeeded by | T. Wiley Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Lovenstein October 8, 1840 Laurel, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 1896 (aged 56) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dora Wasserman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1864 |
| Rank | First sergeant |
| Unit | Richmond Light Infantry Blues |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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William Lovenstein (October 8, 1840 – December 26, 1896) was a businessman and Democratic politician who served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. Lovenstein served in the Virginia Senate for fifteen years before his death and became its president pro tempore during its 1896 session. He remains one of the highest ranking Jewish politicians in Virginia history.