Peter Hardeman Burnett Politician

Peter Hardeman Burnett (November 15, 1807 – May 17, 1895) was an American politician and the first state governor of California, serving from December 20, 1849, to January 9, 1851. He was also the first California governor to resign from office. Burnett previously served briefly during December 1849 as the territorial civilian governor of California.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 15, 1807
Birth place	Nashville Tennessee
Religion	Catholic Church
Date of death	May 17, 1895
Place of death	California , San Francisco
Profession	Author , Lawyer , Politician