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John Bigler

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Governor of California (1805-1871)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1805 to 1871 · aged 66
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John Bigler was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat. A Democrat, he served as the third governor of California from 1852 to 1856 and was the first California governor to complete an entire term in office, as well as the first to win re-election.

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Portrait of Bigler by William F. CogswellPortrait of Bigler by William F. CogswellBond for "War Indebtedness" used to pay for "Expeditions against the Indians", signed by Governor John Bigler on March 31, 1854Bond for "War Indebtedness" used to pay for "Expeditions against the Indians", signed by Governor John Bigler on March 31, 1854Portrait of Col. Bigler, Governor of California, 1852Portrait of Col. Bigler, Governor of California, 1852This is the grave of California Governor John Bigler at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery.This is the grave of California Governor John Bigler at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery.An 1860s map of "Lake Bigler" during the name controversyAn 1860s map of "Lake Bigler" during the name controversy

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John Bigler was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat. A Democrat, he served as the third governor of California from 1852 to 1856 and was the first California governor to complete an entire term in office, as well as the first to win re-election. His younger brother, William Bigler, was elected governor of Pennsylvania during the same period. Bigler was also appointed by President James Buchanan as the U.S. Minister to Chile from 1857 to 1861.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1805 to 1871 · aged 66
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