Preceded by Leland Stanford Spouse(s) Ruth Parker Succeeded by James D. Phelan Political party Republican Party Republican Party | Preceded by William Irwin Name George Perkins Lieutenant John Mansfield Profession Entrepreneur Resigned January 10, 1883 | |
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Born August 23, 1839
Kennebunkport, Maine ( 1839-08-23 ) Role Former Governor of California Died February 26, 1923, Oakland, California, United States Previous office Governor of California (1880–1883) Similar People Romualdo Pacheco, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Henry Perrin Coon | ||
George Clement Perkins (August 23, 1839 – February 26, 1923) was a U.S. Republican politician, who was the 14th governor of California from January 8, 1880, to January 10, 1883, and a United States senator from 1893 until 1915. He also served in the California State Senate. He was the third longest-serving senator in California history, after Hiram Johnson and Alan Cranston, serving 22 years. He was criticized by some for supporting business too much during his time in the Senate. During Perkins' term as governor, former Civil War general John Mansfield served as his lieutenant governor.
Perkins was born in Kennebunkport, Maine, and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California. Perkins was married to Ruth Parker.
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