John Peter Richardson III | |
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| 83rd Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office November 30, 1886 – December 4, 1890 | |
| Lieutenant | William Mauldin |
| Preceded by | John Calhoun Sheppard |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Tillman |
| Treasurer of South Carolina | |
| In office November 30, 1880 – November 30, 1886 | |
| Governor | Johnson Hagood Hugh Smith Thompson John Calhoun Sheppard |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from Clarendon County | |
| In office November 29, 1865 – April 16, 1868 | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Clarendon County | |
| In office November 27, 1865 – November 29, 1865 | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Clarendon District | |
| In office November 24, 1856 – November 24, 1862 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Peter Richardson III September 25, 1831 Clarendon County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1899 (aged 67) Richland County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eleanora Norvell Richardson |
| Children | Wilhelmina Willis (Clarkson) |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
| Profession | Planter, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate Army |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Peter Richardson III (September 25, 1831 – July 6, 1899) was the 83rd governor of South Carolina from 1886 to 1890.