Frederick Ferdinand Low | |
|---|---|
 Low c. 1863–1867 | |
| United States Minister to China | |
| In office September 28, 1869 – July 24, 1873 | |
| President | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Preceded by | John Ross Browne |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Parke Avery |
| 9th Governor of California | |
| In office December 10, 1863 – December 5, 1867 | |
| Lieutenant | Tim N. Machin |
| Preceded by | Leland Stanford |
| Succeeded by | Henry Huntly Haight |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district | |
| In office June 3, 1862 – March 3, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Bowles Shannon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 30, 1828 Winterport, Maine |
| Died | July 21, 1894 (aged 66) San Francisco, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Unionist |
| Spouse | Mollie Creed |
| Children | Flora |
| Profession | Banker, politician |
Frederick Ferdinand Low (June 30, 1828 – July 21, 1894) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 9th Governor of California from 1863 to 1867. He was previously a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1862 to 1863, and later in life was appointed United States Minister to China, where he served from 1869 to 1873.