Robert Bowie
American politician (1750-1818) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American diplomat and scholar, see Robert R. Bowie.
Robert Bowie (March 1750 – January 8, 1818) served as the 11th Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States, from 1803 to 1806, and from 1811 to 1812.[1]
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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 the Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1785–1790 | |
In office 1801–1803 | |
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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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He was the third child born to Captain William Bowie and Margaret Sprigg, at Mattaponi.[2] He graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy.
He also served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1785 to 1790, and from 1801 to 1803.