John Lord Love

John Lord Love (March 17, 1841 – July 7, 1899) was a California Republican politician. He served as Assistant Attorney General and later Attorney General of California.

John Lord Love
11th Attorney General of California
In office
December 8, 1871  December 9, 1875
GovernorNewton Booth
Romualdo Pacheco
Preceded byJo Hamilton
Succeeded byJo Hamilton
Personal details
Born(1841-03-17)March 17, 1841
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 7, 1899(1899-07-07) (aged 58)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

The character Hedley Lamarr in Blazing Saddles is based on him. Love died at his home in San Francisco in 1899 after a period of illness.[1][2]

References

  1. "John Lord Love Has Passed Away". San Francisco Call and Post. July 8, 1899. p. 2. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  2. "John Lord Love". State of California Department of Justice. Retrieved 19 July 2012.


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