William Charles Cole Claiborne

1st Governor of Louisiana

Served 1812-1816
Governor by Election
Preceded by None
Succeeded by Jacques Villere´
Born 1775, Sussex Co, Virginia
Died November 23, 1817
Age 42
Cause Liver
Party Democratic-Republican
Education Richmond Academy
Education William & Mary College
Spouse 1 Elizabeth Lewis
Spouse 2 Clarissa Duralde
Spouse 3 Suzette Bosque
Religion Protestant
Burial St. Louis Cemetery #1