Robert Craig Kent (November 28, 1828 – April 30, 1905) was an attorney and political figure from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A graduate of Princeton University, Kent was admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1853 and commenced the practice of law in Wytheville. After several years of successful private practice, Kent was elected as the Commonwealth's Attorney for Wythe County, then twice to the Virginia House of Delegates. In 1894, he won election to a four-year term as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.

Robert Craig Kent
17th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
In office
1894–1898
GovernorCharles Triplett O'Ferrall
Preceded byJames Hoge Tyler
Succeeded byEdward Echols
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Wythe County
In office
December 4, 1889 – December 6, 1893
Preceded byDavid H. Porter
Succeeded byR. W. Sanders
Personal details
Born
Robert Craig Kent

November 28, 1828
Wythe County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 1905(1905-04-30) (aged 76)
Wytheville, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materPrinceton University
ProfessionAttorney

Sources

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  • Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1915). Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Under the Editorial Supervision of Lyon ... Lewis historical publishing company.
Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
1894–1898
Succeeded by