Robert Bowie | |
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Governor of Maryland | |
In office November 15, 1803 – November 12, 1806 | |
Preceded by | John F. Mercer |
Succeeded by | Robert Wright |
In office November 16, 1811 – November 23, 1812 | |
Preceded by | Edward Lloyd |
Succeeded by | Levin Winder |
Member of theMaryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1785–1790 | |
In office 1801–1803 | |
Personal details | |
Born | March 1750 (1750-03) Prince George's County,Province of Maryland,British America |
Died | January 8, 1818(1818-01-08) (aged 67) Prince George's County, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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Robert Bowie (March 1750 – January 8, 1818) was an American politician who served as the11th Governor of the state ofMaryland in the United States, from 1803 to 1806, and from 1811 to 1812.[1]
He was the third child born toCaptain William Bowie and Margaret Sprigg, atMattaponi.[2] He graduated fromCharlotte Hall Military Academy.
He also served in theMaryland House of Delegates from 1785 to 1790, and from 1801 to 1803.
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Preceded by | Governor of Maryland 1803–1806 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Governor of Maryland 1811–1812 | Succeeded by |
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