John Henry Gear | |
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| United States Senator from Iowa | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – July 14, 1900 | |
| Preceded by | James F. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan P. Dolliver |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Benton J. Hall |
| Succeeded by | John J. Seerley |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Seerley |
| Succeeded by | Samuel M. Clark |
| 11th Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 17, 1878 – January 12, 1882 | |
| Lieutenant | Frank T. Campbell |
| Preceded by | Joshua G. Newbold |
| Succeeded by | Buren R. Sherman |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 8, 1872 – January 13, 1878 | |
| Preceded by | multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 7, 1825 Ithaca, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 1900 (aged 75) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Aspen Grove Cemetery Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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John Henry Gear (April 7, 1825 – July 14, 1900) served as the 11th Governor of Iowa, a United States representative and a member of the United States Senate.