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Washington Bartlett | |
|---|---|
 Bartlett c. 1883–1887 | |
| 16th Governor of California | |
| In office January 8, 1887 – September 12, 1887 | |
| Lieutenant | Robert Waterman |
| Preceded by | George Stoneman |
| Succeeded by | Robert Waterman |
| 20th Mayor of San Francisco | |
| In office January 8, 1883 – January 2, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Maurice Carey Blake |
| Succeeded by | Edward B. Pond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Washington Montgomery Bartlett February 29, 1824 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 1887 (aged 63) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Washington Montgomery Bartlett (February 29, 1824 – September 12, 1887) was an American politician who served as the 16th governor of California from January 1887 until his death in September of that year, as well as the 20th mayor of San Francisco from 1883 to 1887. He was the first Jewish governor of any U.S. state and – to date – the only Jewish governor of California.[1][2] Bartlett converted to Congregationalism on his deathbed and was buried as a Christian.[3]
- ^ "Washington Bartlett". California State Library. Retrieved July 9, 2009.
- ^ "Washington Bartlett: California's Pioneer Jewish Governor". Jewish Museum of the American West.
- ^ Western States Jewish Historical Quarterly July, 1973, page 287
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