Peter Hansborough Bell | |
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| 3rd Governor of Texas | |
| In office December 21, 1849 – November 23, 1853 | |
| Lieutenant | John Alexander Greer James W. Henderson |
| Preceded by | George T. Wood |
| Succeeded by | James W. Henderson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Volney E. Howard |
| Succeeded by | Andrew J. Hamilton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1810 Culpeper County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 8, 1898 (aged 87) Littleton, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ella Rives Eaton |
| Profession | Politician |
Peter Hansborough Bell (May 11, 1810[Note 1] – March 8, 1898) was an American military officer and politician who served as the third Governor of Texas and represented the state for two terms in the United States House of Representatives.
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