Bennett C. Riley Politician

Bennet C. Riley (November 27, 1787 in St. Mary's County, Maryland – June 6, 1853 in Buffalo, New York) was the seventh and last military governor of the territory of California before it became a U.S. state. He also served as a general in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 27, 1787
Birth place
St. Mary's County Maryland
Date of deathJune 06, 1853
Place of death
Buffalo New York
Profession
Soldier

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