About Henry Markham
Lived 1840 – 1923 (aged 82). Henry Markham was an American politician, lawyer, governor and jurist.
Henry Harrison Markham (November 16, 1840 – October 9, 1923) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He was the 18th governor of California (1891–1895), and represented California's 6th congressional district during the 49th United States Congress (1885–1887). Earlier in life, he served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.
Early life Markham was born in Wilmington, New York, on November 16, 1840.
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Who was Henry Markham?
Governor of California (1840-1923)
When was Henry Markham born?
Henry Markham was born on 16 November 1840 in Wilmington.
When did Henry Markham die?
Henry Markham died on 9 October 1923 in Pasadena.
What was Henry Markham's occupation?
Henry Markham was a politician, lawyer, governor and jurist.
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Henry Markham was American.
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