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Hardin Richard Runnels (August 30 1820 – December 25 1873) was a U.S. political figure. Runnels served as the sixth Governor of Texas for only one term but notably was the only person to ever defeat Sam Houston in a political contest.

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active years end date
1859-12-21
active years start date
1857-12-21
birth date
1820-08-30
birth place
Mississippi
death date
1873-12-25
death place
Bowie County Texas
governor
Elisha M. Pease
lieutenant
Francis Lubbock
office
Lieutenant Governor of Texas
order in office
5th, 6th, Governor of Texas
party
Democratic Party (United States)
profession
Politician
successor
Francis Lubbock, Sam Houston

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