George A. Johnson
For other people of the same name, see George Johnson (disambiguation).
George A. Johnson | |
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15th Attorney General of California | |
In office 1887–1891 | |
Governor | Robert Waterman |
Preceded by | Edward C. Marshall |
Succeeded by | William H. H. Hart |
Member of the California Senate from the 1st district | |
In office 1883–1887 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1829 |
Died |
1894 (aged 64–65) San Francisco, USA |
Nationality | American |
George A. Johnson (1829–1894) was California Attorney General. Prior to that, he was Member of California State Assembly 1st District (1863) and served on the State Senate, 1883–87. He is famous for litigating against the railroad companies and forcing them to pay taxes.
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Preceded by Edward C. Marshall |
Attorney General of California 1887–1891 |
Succeeded by William H. H. Hart |
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