| Lewis R. Bradley | |
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| 2nd Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 2, 1871 – January 6, 1879 |
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| Preceded by | Henry G. Blasdel |
| Succeeded by | John H. Kinkead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1805 Virginia |
| Died | March 21, 1879 (aged 74) Elko, Nevada, U.S. |
| Resting place | Elko City Cemetery Elko, Nevada, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Lewis Rice "Broadhorns" Bradley (February 18, 1805 – March 21, 1879) was an American politician. He was the second Governor of Nevada in the United States from 1871 to 1879. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Bradley was born on February 18, 1805 in Virginia. In 1862, he moved to Nevada where he worked in the cattle business in Elko County before entering politics. He served two terms as governor, but was narrowly defeated for the third time he ran as governor.
Bradley died on March 21, 1879 in Elko, Nevada, at the age of 74.
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| Preceded by Henry G. Blasdel |
Governor of Nevada 1871 – 1879 |
Succeeded by John Henry Kinkead |
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