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Thomas Reynolds (governor)
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Thomas Reynolds (March 12, 1796 – February 9, 1844) was the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court as well as the seventh Governor of Missouri. A Democrat, he is notable for being one of the few American politicians to die by suicide while in office.
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Quick Facts 7th Governor of Missouri, Lieutenant ...
Thomas Reynolds | |
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![]() Thomas Reynolds as he appeared while Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. | |
7th Governor of Missouri | |
In office November 16, 1840 – February 9, 1844 | |
Lieutenant | Meredith M. Marmaduke |
Preceded by | Lilburn Boggs |
Succeeded by | Meredith M. Marmaduke |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1826–1828 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1796-03-12)March 12, 1796 Bracken County, Kentucky |
Died | February 9, 1844(1844-02-09) (aged 47) Jefferson City, Missouri |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Jefferson City Missouri |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Eliza Ann Young |
Children | One son; Ambrose Dudley Reynolds (b. 1824) |
Profession | Attorney |
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