John Clark (Georgia governor)
John Clark (sometimes spelled Clarke) (February 28, 1766 – October 12, 1832) was an American planter, politician, and slaveholder. He was the 31st Governor of the U.S. state of Georgia, from 1819 to 1823. As governor, he prevailed in the U.S. Supreme Court case Ex parte Madrazzo, a dispute over whether a claim of ownership of a group of enslaved people could be enforced against the state.
John Clark | |
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| Born | February 28, 1766 |
| Died | October 12, 1832 (aged 66) St. Andrews Bay, Washington County, Florida |
| Cause of death | yellow fever |
| Resting place | St. Andrews Bay, relocated to Marietta National Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Planter, politician |
| Spouse | Nancy Clark |
| Relatives | Elijah Clarke (father), Edward Clark (nephew) |
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