John Ireland (politician)
John Ireland (January 1, 1827 – March 15, 1896) was the 18th Governor of Texas from 1883 to 1887. During Ireland's term, the University of Texas was established, and construction on the Texas State Capitol began. Ireland is credited with the selection of local pink granite as the construction material.
John Ireland | |
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| 18th Governor of Texas | |
| In office January 16, 1883 – January 18, 1887 | |
| Lieutenant | Francis Marion Martin Barnett Gibbs |
| Preceded by | Oran M. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Sullivan Ross |
| Mayor of Seguin, Texas | |
| In office 1858–1858 | |
| Preceded by | John D. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph F. Johnson |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 13, 1874 – April 18, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Baker |
| Succeeded by | Wells Thompson |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office January 14, 1873 – January 13, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | James F. McKee |
| Succeeded by | Sidney Drake Jackman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1827 Hart County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | March 15, 1896 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Democratic |
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