About Ransom Burnell
Lived 1821 – 1880 (aged 58–59). Ransom Burnell was an American politician.
Ransom Burnell (1821–1880) was a politician from California who served in the California State Assembly and California State Senate, and as President pro tempore of the State Senate and as Speaker of the Assembly, being one of only three people to hold both offices, along with James T. Farley and Toni Atkins. Burnell was elected speaker as a compromise candidate after the State Assembly took 10 days and 109 ballots to elect a speaker.
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Who was Ransom Burnell?
American politician
When was Ransom Burnell born?
Ransom Burnell was born in 1821.
When did Ransom Burnell die?
Ransom Burnell died on 13 February 1880.
What was Ransom Burnell's occupation?
Ransom Burnell was a politician.
What nationality was Ransom Burnell?
Ransom Burnell was American.
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