Beauford H. Jester
American politician (1893-1949) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 56
Beauford Halbert Jester was an American politician who served as the 36th governor of Texas from 1947 until his death in office in 1949. He is the only Texas governor ever to have died in office. Jester was a veteran of World War I and known for reforms of prisons and the educational system of the state.
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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1949 · aged 56
