John Peter Altgeld
John Peter Altgeld | |
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Altgeld c. 1893 | |
| 20th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 10, 1893 – January 11, 1897 | |
| Lieutenant | Joseph B. Gill |
| Preceded by | Joseph W. Fifer |
| Succeeded by | John R. Tanner |
| Judge of the Superior Court of Cook County | |
| In office December 6, 1886 – August 1, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Rollin S. Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Jonas Hutchinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1847 Selters, Duchy of Nassau |
| Died | March 12, 1902 (aged 54) Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Emma Ford (m. 1877) |
| Profession | Judge, lawyer |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 164th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Peter Altgeld (December 30, 1847 – March 12, 1902) was an American Democratic politician and lawyer. He was the 20th Governor of Illinois from 1893 until 1897.[1]
References
- ↑ "Gleanings in Local Fields: Judge Altgeld Retires from the Bench". Chicago Tribune. August 1, 1891. p. 3.
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