Gove Saulsbury | |
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| 41st Governor of Delaware | |
| In office March 1, 1865 – January 17, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | William Cannon |
| Succeeded by | James Ponder |
| Member of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office January 6, 1863 – March 1, 1865 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1815 Kent County, Delaware |
| Died | July 31, 1881 (aged 66) Dover, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rosina Jane Smith |
| Alma mater | Delaware College University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | Physician |
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Gove Saulsbury (May 29, 1815 – July 31, 1881) was an American physician and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and he served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware. He led opposition to civil rights for African Americans in Delaware.