Peter Early
Peter Early | |
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| 28th Governor of Georgia | |
| In office November 5, 1813 – November 20, 1815 | |
| Preceded by | David Brydie Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | David Brydie Mitchell |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district | |
| In office January 10, 1803 – March 3, 1807 | |
| Preceded by | John Milledge |
| Succeeded by | Howell Cobb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Early June 20, 1773 Madison, Colony of Virginia, British America |
| Died | August 15, 1817 (aged 44) Scull Shoals, Georgia, US |
| Resting place | West bank of the Oconee River |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University Princeton University |
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Peter Early (June 20, 1773 – August 15, 1817) was an American lawyer, jurist and politician who served as governor of Georgia and as a two-term U.S. congressman during the early 19th century.