John Breathitt (September 9 1786 – February 21 1834) was the 11th Governor of Kentucky. He was the first Democrat to hold this office and was the second Kentucky governor to die in office. Shortly after his death Breathitt County Kentucky was created and named in his honor.Early in life Breathitt was appointed a deputy surveyor in Illinois Territory.
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active years end date
1832-09-04, 1834-02-21
active years start date
1828-08-26, 1832-09-04
birth date
1786-09-09
birth place
Henry County Virginia
death date
1834-02-21
death place
Frankfort Kentucky
lieutenant
James Turner Morehead (Kentucky)
occupation
Surveying, Teacher
order in office
11th, Governor of Kentucky, 8th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
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