John Bigler | |
|---|---|
 Bigler in 1850 | |
| 9th United States Ambassador to Chile | |
| In office October 5, 1857 – October 4, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | David A. Starkweather |
| Succeeded by | Thomas H. Nelson |
| 3rd Governor of California | |
| In office January 8, 1852 – January 9, 1856 | |
| Lieutenant | Samuel Purdy |
| Preceded by | John McDougal |
| Succeeded by | J. Neely Johnson |
| 2nd Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office February 1850 – May 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. White |
| Succeeded by | Richard P. Hammond |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 12th district | |
| In office 1850 – 1852 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Bigler January 8, 1805 Carlisle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | November 29, 1871 (aged 66) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Bigler |
| Children | Virginia |
| Profession | Editor, lawyer, politician |
John Bigler (January 8, 1805 – November 29, 1871) was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat. A Democrat, he served as the third governor of California from 1852 to 1856 and was the first California governor to complete an entire term in office, as well as the first to win re-election. His younger brother, William Bigler, was elected governor of Pennsylvania during the same period. Bigler was also appointed by President James Buchanan as the U.S. Minister to Chile from 1857 to 1861.