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List of famous alumni from Washington and Lee University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Washington and Lee University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Washington and Lee University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Washington and Lee University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Washington and Lee University.
The list you're viewing is made up of many different graduates, like Pat Robertson and Meriwether Lewis.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Washington and Lee University?” and “Which celebrities are Washington and Lee University alumni?”1
Meriwether Lewis
ExplorerAge: Dec. at 35 (1774-1809)
Birthplace: Ivy, Virginia, United States of America
Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809) was an American explorer, soldier,... more on Wikipedia2
Pat Robertson
Businessperson, EnvironmentalistAge: 90
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson (born March 22, 1930) is an American media mogul, televangelist,... more on Wikipedia3
G. David Low
Astronaut, EngineerAge: Dec. at 52 (1956-2008)
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
George David Low (February 19, 1956 – March 15, 2008) was an American aerospace executive and... more on Wikipedia4
H. F. Lenfest
LawyerBirthplace: Jacksonville, Florida
Harold FitzGerald "Gerry" Lenfest (May 29, 1930 – August 5, 2018) was an American lawyer,... more on Wikipedia5
Robert Mosbacher
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 83 (1927-2010)
Birthplace: Mount Vernon, New York, United States of America
Robert Adam Mosbacher Sr. (March 11, 1927 – January 24, 2010) was an American businessman,... more on Wikipedia6
Tom Wolfe
Journalist, NovelistAge: 89
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Jr. (March 2, 1930 – May 14, 2018) was an American author and journalist... more on Wikipedia7
John Warner
Judge, PoliticianAge: 93
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
John William Warner KBE (born February 18, 1927) is an American attorney and former politician... more on Wikipedia8
Newton D. Baker
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 66 (1871-1937)
Birthplace: Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Newton Diehl Baker Jr. (December 3, 1871 – December 25, 1937) was an American lawyer,... more on Wikipedia9
Jim Davis
PoliticianAge: 62
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States of America
James, Jim, Jimmy, or Jamie Davis may refer to:10
Bennett Johnston, Jr.
Politician, LobbyistAge: 88
Birthplace: Shreveport, Area code 318, Caddo Parish, United States of America, United States
John Bennett Johnston Jr. (born June 10, 1932) is an American attorney and politician in the... more on Wikipedia11
Roger Mudd
Journalist, NewsreaderAge: 92
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Roger Harrison Mudd (born February 9, 1928) is a retired American broadcast journalist who was... more on Wikipedia
12J. Bowyer Bell
Historian, Art criticAge: Dec. at 72 (1931-2003)
Birthplace: New York City, New York
J. Bowyer Bell (November 15, 1931 – August 23, 2003) was an American historian, artist and art... more on Wikipedia13
Cecily Tynan
TV Meteorologist, JournalistAge: 51
Birthplace: Newtown, Connecticut, United States of America
Cecily Joan Tynan (born March 19, 1969) is an American television reporter who has been with... more on Wikipedia14
John J. Crittenden
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 76 (1787-1863)
Birthplace: Versailles, Kentucky, United States of America
John Jordan Crittenden (September 10, 1787 – July 26, 1863) was an American politician from... more on Wikipedia15
William C. Preston
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 66 (1794-1860)
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
William Campbell Preston (December 27, 1794 – May 22, 1860) was a senator from the United... more on Wikipedia16
James Breckinridge
LawyerAge: Dec. at 70 (1763-1833)
Birthplace: Fincastle, Virginia, United States of America
James Breckinridge (March 7, 1763 – May 13, 1833) was a Virginia lawyer and politician and a... more on Wikipedia- 17
Giles McCrary
BusinesspersonAge: Dec. at 92 (1919-2011)
Birthplace: Texas, Tarrant County, Area codes 682 and 817, Denton County, Contiguous United States
Giles Connell McCrary, Sr. (November 5, 1919 – October 30, 2011), was a self-employed oil... more on Wikipedia - 18
Marc S Firestone
Businessperson, LawyerAge: 60
Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Marc Firestone is Executive Vice President, Corporate Legal Affairs and General Counsel for... 19
James L. Kemper
Soldier, LawyerAge: Dec. at 72 (1823-1895)
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
James Lawson Kemper (June 11, 1823 – April 7, 1895) was a lawyer, a Confederate general in the... more on Wikipedia- 20
David W. Pipes, Jr.
Politician, LawyerAge: Dec. at 82 (1886-1968)
Birthplace: Area code 504, United States of America, United States, with Territories, Louisiana
David Washington Pipes Jr. (August 6, 1886 – September 6, 1968), was a lawyer and sugar cane... more on Wikipedia 21
Cy Twombly
Painter, ArtistAge: Dec. at 83 (1928-2011)
Birthplace: Virginia
Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. (; April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011) was an American painter,... more on Wikipedia22
Lewis F. Powell, Jr.
LawyerAge: Dec. at 91 (1907-1998)
Birthplace: Suffolk, Virginia, United States of America
Lewis Franklin Powell Jr. (September 19, 1907 – August 25, 1998) was an American lawyer and... more on Wikipedia23
Robert E. R. Huntley
BusinesspersonAge: 91
Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Mr. Huntley retired as counsel to the law firm of Hunton Williams LLPin December 1995, a... more on Wikipedia24
Brian E. Rumpf
PoliticianAge: 56
Birthplace: Somerville, New Jersey
Brian E. Rumpf (born May 11, 1964) is an American Republican politician, who has served in the... more on Wikipedia25
Edward Echols
LawyerAge: Dec. at 65 (1849-1914)
Birthplace: Union, West Virginia, United States of America
Edward Echols (September 2, 1849 – December 19, 1914) was a U.S. political figure from the... more on Wikipedia
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