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John G. Downey

Irish-American politician and California Governor · Ireland · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1827 to 1894 · aged 66

John Gately Downey was an Irish-American politician and the seventh governor of California from January 14, 1860, to January 10, 1862. He was the first governor of California born outside the United States and the first to live in Southern California.

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Country
Ireland
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1827 to 1894 · aged 66