About Robert Bowie
Lived 1750 – 1818 (aged 67–68). Robert Bowie was an American politician.
Robert Bowie (March 1750 – January 8, 1818) was an American politician who served as the 11th governor of the state of Maryland in the United States, from 1803 to 1806, and from 1811 to 1812.
He was the third child born to Captain William Bowie and Margaret Sprigg, at Mattaponi. He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy.
He also served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1785 to 1790, and from 1801 to 1803.
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Who was Robert Bowie?
American politician (1750-1818)
When was Robert Bowie born?
Robert Bowie was born in 1750 in Prince George's County.
When did Robert Bowie die?
Robert Bowie died on 8 January 1818 in Maryland.
What was Robert Bowie's occupation?
Robert Bowie was a politician.
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Robert Bowie was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Bowie. https://biography.guide/robert-bowie/
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