John Isaac Guion (November 18, 1802 – June 6, 1855) was an American politician from Mississippi. From 1842 to 1850, he served two terms in the state senate. In February 1851, with the resignation of John A. Quitman, he became Governor of Mississippi, serving as a Democrat until the end of November of that year.
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| Preceded by John A. Quitman |
Governor of Mississippi 1851 |
Succeeded by James Whitfield |
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| Name | Guion, John I. |
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| Short description | American politician |
| Date of birth | November 18, 1802 |
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| Date of death | June 6, 1855 |
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Famous quotes containing the word john:
“What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 11:7-9.
Jesus speaking about John the Baptist.