Bennet C. Riley
United States Army general and politician (1790–1853) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bennet C. Riley[lower-alpha 2] (November 27, 1787 – June 6, 1853) was the seventh and last military governor of California. Riley ordered the election of representatives to a state constitutional convention, and handed over all civil authority to a Governor and elected delegates at the end of 1849; the following year, California joined the U.S. as a state.[lower-alpha 3] He participated in the War of 1812 on Lake Ontario. He also served in the United States Army during the Seminole War in Florida, and Mexican–American War.
Quick Facts 7th Military Governor of California, Preceded by ...
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7th Military Governor of California | |
In office April 12, 1849 – December 20, 1849 [1] | |
Preceded by | Persifor Frazer Smith |
Succeeded by | Peter Hardeman Burnett[lower-alpha 1] |
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Born | (1787-11-27)November 27, 1787 St. Mary's County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | June 6, 1853(1853-06-06) (aged 65) Black Rock, near Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo |
Spouse | Arabella Israel Riley |
Profession | Soldier |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1813–1850 |
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