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Peter Burnett - Definition and Overview

Peter Hardeman Burnett (November 15, 1807–May 17, 1895) was California's first Governor, serving from December 29, 1849 to January 9, 1851. He had previously served (during December 1849) as California's territorial and military governor.


Preceded by:
Pre-statehood governors of California 		Governor of California
1849–1851 		Succeeded by:
John McDougall



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