John Lord Love

John Lord Love (March 17, 1841 – 1899) was a California Republican politician. He served as Assistant Attorney General and later Attorney General of California.

John Lord Love
11th Attorney General of California
In office
December 8, 1871  December 9, 1875
GovernorNewton Booth
Romualdo Pacheco
Preceded byJo Hamilton
Succeeded byJo Hamilton
Personal details
Born(1841-03-17)March 17, 1841
Buffalo, New York
Died1899 (aged 5758)
San Francisco, California
Political partyRepublican

The character Hedley Lamarr in Blazing Saddles is based on him.

Death

Died in San Francisco in 1899.[1]

References

  1. "John Lord Love". State of California Department of Justice. Retrieved 19 July 2012.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Jo Hamilton
Attorney General of California
18711875
Succeeded by
Jo Hamilton


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