| George Clement Perkins | |
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| 14th Governor of California | |
| In office January 8, 1880 – January 10, 1883 |
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| Lieutenant | John Mansfield |
| Preceded by | William Irwin |
| Succeeded by | George Stoneman |
| United States Senator from California |
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| In office July 26, 1893 – March 4, 1915 |
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| Preceded by | Leland Stanford |
| Succeeded by | James D. Phelan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1839 Kennebunkport, Maine |
| Died | February 26, 1923 (aged 83) Oakland, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Parker |
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
George Clement Perkins (August 23, 1839 – February 26, 1923) was a U.S. Republican politician, who was the 14th governor of California from January 8, 1880, to January 10, 1883, and a United States senator from 1893 until 1915. He also served in the California State Senate.[1] He was the third-longest serving senator in California history, after Hiram Johnson and Alan Cranston, serving 22 years. He was criticized by some for supporting business too much during his time in the Senate. During Perkins' term as governor, former Civil War general John Mansfield served as his lieutenant governor.[2]
Perkins was born in Kennebunkport, Maine, and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California. Perkins was married to Ruth Parker.
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| Preceded by Amasa Leland Stanford |
U.S. Senator (Class 3) from California 1893–1915 |
Succeeded by James D. Phelan |
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