Gerard Chittocque 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. Wikipedia
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