Peter Hardeman Burnett

Peter Hardeman Burnett (November 15, 1807 – May 17, 1895) was an American politician. He was the first Governor of California, Burnett was also a white supremacist.[1] He tried to ban black people from California and supported genocide of the state's indigenous peoples.[1] He was Governor from December 20, 1849 to January 9, 1851. He was also the first California Governor to resign.

Peter Hardeman Burnett
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1st Governor of California
In office
December 20, 1849 – January 9, 1851
LieutenantJohn McDougall
Preceded byBennet C. Riley
Succeeded byJohn McDougall
5th Supreme Judge of the Provisional Government of Oregon
In office
September 6, 1845 – December 29, 1846
Preceded byJames Nesmith
Succeeded byJesse Quinn Thornton
Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court
In office
January 13, 1857 – October 12, 1857
Appointed byGovernor J. Neely Johnson
Preceded bySolomon Heydenfeldt
Succeeded byStephen J. Field
Personal details
Born(1807-11-15)November 15, 1807
Nashville, Tennessee
DiedMay 17, 1895(1895-05-17) (aged 87)
San Francisco, California
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Harriet Rogers
ProfessionAuthor, lawyer, politician, failed general store owner, failed saw mill owner, failed farmer and failed distiller
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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "White Supremacist In Chief". Gold Chains: The Hidden History of Slavery in California. ACLU of Northern CA. Retrieved 2020-11-15.

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