Peter Hardeman Burnett 1807-1895
An early Oregon pioneer and politician who led the 1843 wagon train before relocating to California. He became the first elected governor of California, notorious for his racist exclusion laws.
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- Lived from 1807 to 1895
- Born: Nov 15, 1807, Nashville, TN
- Died: May 16, 1895, San Francisco, CA
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Last updated: 2026-09-29