John Bigler

John Bigler
Bigler in 1850
9th United States Ambassador to Chile
In office October 5, 1857 – October 4, 1861
Preceded by	David A. Starkweather
Succeeded by	Thomas H. Nelson
3rd Governor of California
In office January 8, 1852 – January 9, 1856
Lieutenant	Samuel Purdy
Preceded by	John McDougal
Succeeded by	J. Neely Johnson
2nd Speaker of the California State Assembly
In office February 1850 – May 1851
Preceded by	Thomas J. White
Succeeded by	Richard P. Hammond
Member of the California State Assembly from the 12th district
In office 1850 – 1852
Personal details
Born	John Bigler (1805-01-08)January 8, 1805 Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	November 29, 1871(1871-11-29) (aged 66) Sacramento, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Elizabeth Bigler
Children	Virginia
Profession	Editor, lawyer, politician

John Bigler (January 8, 1805 – November 29, 1871) was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat. A Democrat, he served as the third governor of California from 1852 to 1856 and was the first California governor to complete an entire term in office, as well as the first to win re-election. His younger brother, William Bigler, was elected governor of Pennsylvania during the same period. Bigler was also appointed by President James Buchanan as the U.S. Minister to Chile from 1857 to 1861.