About John Lord Love
Lived 1841 – 1899 (aged 57–58). John Lord Love was an American lawyer and politician.
John Lord Love (March 17, 1841 – July 7, 1899) was a California Republican politician. He served as Assistant Attorney General and later Attorney General of California.
The character Hedley Lamarr in Blazing Saddles is based on him. Love died at his home in San Francisco in 1899 after a period of illness.
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Who was John Lord Love?
Attorney General
When was John Lord Love born?
John Lord Love was born on 17 March 1841 in Buffalo.
When did John Lord Love die?
John Lord Love died in 1899 in San Francisco.
What was John Lord Love's occupation?
John Lord Love was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was John Lord Love?
John Lord Love was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Lord Love. https://biography.guide/john-lord-love/
MLA: "John Lord Love." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-lord-love/.
Chicago: "John Lord Love." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-lord-love/.
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