SettingsGovernors of New York
Al Smith
Alfred Emanuel "Al" Smith was an American statesman who was elected the 42nd Governor of New York three times, and was the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate in 1928.
Alfred Emanuel "Al" Smith was an American statesman who was elected the 42nd Governor of New York three times, and was the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate in 1928.
Alonzo B. Cornell
Alonzo Barton Cornell was a New York politician and businessman who served as 27th Governor of New York from 1880 to 1882.
Alonzo Barton Cornell was a New York politician and businessman who served as 27th Governor of New York from 1880 to 1882.
Andrew Cuomo
Andrew Mark Cuomo is the 56th and current Governor of New York, having assumed office on January 1, 2011.
Andrew Mark Cuomo is the 56th and current Governor of New York, having assumed office on January 1, 2011.
Charles Evans Hughes
Charles Evans Hughes, Sr. was an American statesman, lawyer and Republican politician from New York.
Charles Evans Hughes, Sr. was an American statesman, lawyer and Republican politician from New York.
Charles S. Whitman
Charles Seymour Whitman (September 29, 1868 – March 29, 1947) served as the 41st Governor of New York from January 1915 to December 1918.
Charles Seymour Whitman (September 29, 1868 – March 29, 1947) served as the 41st Governor of New York from January 1915 to December 1918.
Daniel D. Tompkins
Daniel D. Tompkins was the fourth Governor of New York, and the sixth Vice President of the United States.
Daniel D. Tompkins was the fourth Governor of New York, and the sixth Vice President of the United States.
David B. Hill
David Bennett Hill (August 29, 1843October 20, 1910) was an American politician from New York who was the 29th Governor of New York from 1885 to 1891.
David Bennett Hill (August 29, 1843October 20, 1910) was an American politician from New York who was the 29th Governor of New York from 1885 to 1891.
David Paterson
David Alexander Paterson is an American politician who served as the 55th Governor of New York, from 2008 to 2010.
David Alexander Paterson is an American politician who served as the 55th Governor of New York, from 2008 to 2010.
DeWitt Clinton
DeWitt Clinton was an early American politician and naturalist who served as United States Senator and the sixth Governor of New York.
DeWitt Clinton was an early American politician and naturalist who served as United States Senator and the sixth Governor of New York.
Edwin D. Morgan
Edwin Denison Morgan was the 21st Governor of New York from 1859 to 1862 and served in the United States Senate from 1863 to 1869.
Edwin Denison Morgan was the 21st Governor of New York from 1859 to 1862 and served in the United States Senate from 1863 to 1869.
Eliot Spitzer
Eliot Laurence Spitzer is an American lawyer, political commentator, and former Democratic Party politician.
Eliot Laurence Spitzer is an American lawyer, political commentator, and former Democratic Party politician.
Enos T. Throop
Enos Thompson Throop was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat who was the tenth Governor of New York from 1829 to 1832.
Enos Thompson Throop was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat who was the tenth Governor of New York from 1829 to 1832.
Frank S. Black
Frank Swett Black (March 8, 1853 near Limington, York County, Maine - March 22, 1913 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York) was an American newspaper editor, lawyer and politician.
Frank Swett Black (March 8, 1853 near Limington, York County, Maine - March 22, 1913 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York) was an American newspaper editor, lawyer and politician.
Frank Swett Black
Frank Swett Black (March 8, 1853 near Limington, York County, Maine - March 22, 1913 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York) was an American newspaper editor, lawyer and politician.
Frank Swett Black (March 8, 1853 near Limington, York County, Maine - March 22, 1913 Troy, Rensselaer County, New York) was an American newspaper editor, lawyer and politician.
Frank W. Higgins
Frank Wayland Higgins (August 18, 1856 February 12, 1907) was an American politician.
Frank Wayland Higgins (August 18, 1856 February 12, 1907) was an American politician.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United...
George Clinton (vice president)
George Clinton (July 26, 1739 April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and politician, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
George Clinton (July 26, 1739 April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and politician, considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
George Pataki
George Elmer Pataki (; born June 24, 1945) is an American politician who was the 53rd Governor of New York.
George Elmer Pataki (; born June 24, 1945) is an American politician who was the 53rd Governor of New York.
Governor of New York
The Governor of the State of the New York is the chief executive of the State of New York.
The Governor of the State of the New York is the chief executive of the State of New York.
Grover Cleveland
Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837June 24, 1908) was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States.
Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18, 1837June 24, 1908) was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States.
Hamilton Fish
Hamilton Fish was an American statesman and politician who served as the 16th Governor of New York, United States Senator and United States Secretary of State.
Hamilton Fish was an American statesman and politician who served as the 16th Governor of New York, United States Senator and United States Secretary of State.
Herbert H. Lehman
Herbert Henry Lehman (March 28, 1878 December 5, 1963) was a Democratic Party politician from New York.
Herbert Henry Lehman (March 28, 1878 December 5, 1963) was a Democratic Party politician from New York.
Horace White
Horace White (October 7, 1865 – November 27, 1943) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Horace White (October 7, 1865 – November 27, 1943) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Hugh Carey
Hugh Leo Carey (April 11, 1919 – August 7, 2011) was an American attorney, the 51st Governor of New York from 1975 to 1982, and a seven-term United States Representative (1961–1974).
Hugh Leo Carey (April 11, 1919 – August 7, 2011) was an American attorney, the 51st Governor of New York from 1975 to 1982, and a seven-term United States Representative (1961–1974).
John A. King
John Alsop King (1788–1867) was an American politician who served as governor (1857–1859) of New York.
John Alsop King (1788–1867) was an American politician who served as governor (1857–1859) of New York.
John Alsop King
John Alsop King (1788–1867) was an American politician who served as governor (1857–1859) of New York.
John Alsop King (1788–1867) was an American politician who served as governor (1857–1859) of New York.
John Jay
John Jay (December 12, 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, a Founding Father of the United States, and the first Chief Justice of the United States (1789–95).
John Jay (December 12, 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American statesman, Patriot, diplomat, a Founding Father of the United States, and the first Chief Justice of the United States (1789–95).
John T. Hoffman
John Thompson Hoffman (10 January 182824 March 1888) was the 23rd Governor of New York (1869–1872).
John Thompson Hoffman (10 January 182824 March 1888) was the 23rd Governor of New York (1869–1872).
John Thompson Hoffman
John Thompson Hoffman (10 January 182824 March 1888) was the 23rd Governor of New York (1869–1872).
John Thompson Hoffman (10 January 182824 March 1888) was the 23rd Governor of New York (1869–1872).
John Young (governor)
John Young (June 12, 1802 – April 23, 1852) was an American politician.
John Young (June 12, 1802 – April 23, 1852) was an American politician.
Levi P. Morton
Levi Parsons Morton (May 16, 1824 May 16, 1920) was a Representative from New York and the 22nd Vice President of the United States (1889-1893).
Levi Parsons Morton (May 16, 1824 May 16, 1920) was a Representative from New York and the 22nd Vice President of the United States (1889-1893).
Lucius Robinson
Lucius Robinson (November 4, 1810, Windham, Greene County, New York - March 23, 1891, Elmira, Chemung County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
Lucius Robinson (November 4, 1810, Windham, Greene County, New York - March 23, 1891, Elmira, Chemung County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician.
Malcolm Wilson (governor)
Charles Malcolm Wilson was the 50th Governor of New York from December 18, 1973, to December 31, 1974.
Charles Malcolm Wilson was the 50th Governor of New York from December 18, 1973, to December 31, 1974.
Mario Cuomo
Mario Matthew Cuomo (; born June 15, 1932) served as the 52nd Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994, and is the father of Andrew Cuomo, the current governor of New York.
Mario Matthew Cuomo (; born June 15, 1932) served as the 52nd Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994, and is the father of Andrew Cuomo, the current governor of New York.
Martin H. Glynn
Martin Henry Glynn (September 27, 1871 December 14, 1924) was an American politician.
Martin Henry Glynn (September 27, 1871 December 14, 1924) was an American politician.
Myron H. Clark
Myron Holley Clark (October 23, 1806 – August 23, 1892) was an American politician from the U.S. state of New York.
Myron Holley Clark (October 23, 1806 – August 23, 1892) was an American politician from the U.S. state of New York.
Nathan L. Miller
Nathan Lewis Miller was an American lawyer and politician who was the 43rd Governor of New York from 1921 to 1922.
Nathan Lewis Miller was an American lawyer and politician who was the 43rd Governor of New York from 1921 to 1922.
Nathan Lewis Miller
Nathan Lewis Miller (October 10, 1868 June 26, 1953) was an American lawyer and politician who was the 43rd Governor of New York from 1921 to 1922.
Nathan Lewis Miller (October 10, 1868 June 26, 1953) was an American lawyer and politician who was the 43rd Governor of New York from 1921 to 1922.
Nathaniel Pitcher
Nathaniel Pitcher was an American lawyer and politician who served as the eighth Governor of New York from February 11 to December 31, 1828.
Nathaniel Pitcher was an American lawyer and politician who served as the eighth Governor of New York from February 11 to December 31, 1828.
Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 January 26, 1979) was an American businessman, philanthropist, public servant, and politician.
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 January 26, 1979) was an American businessman, philanthropist, public servant, and politician.
Reuben Fenton
Reuben Eaton Fenton (July 4, 1819 August 25, 1885) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
Reuben Eaton Fenton (July 4, 1819 August 25, 1885) was an American merchant and politician from New York.
Samuel J. Tilden
Samuel Jones Tilden was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency in the disputed election of 1876, one of the most controversial American elections of the 19th century.
Samuel Jones Tilden was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidency in the disputed election of 1876, one of the most controversial American elections of the 19th century.
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States of America.
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States of America.
W. Averell Harriman
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 July 26, 1986) was an American Democratic Party politician, businessman, and diplomat.
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 July 26, 1986) was an American Democratic Party politician, businessman, and diplomat.
William Averell Harriman
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 July 26, 1986) was an American Democratic Party politician, businessman, and diplomat.
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 July 26, 1986) was an American Democratic Party politician, businessman, and diplomat.
William H. Seward
William Henry Seward (May 16, 1801October 10, 1872) was the 12th Governor of New York, United States Senator and the United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
William Henry Seward (May 16, 1801October 10, 1872) was the 12th Governor of New York, United States Senator and the United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
William L. Marcy
William Learned Marcy (December 12, 1786July 4, 1857) was an American statesman, who served as U.S. Senator and the 11th Governor of New York, and as the U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretar...
William Learned Marcy (December 12, 1786July 4, 1857) was an American statesman, who served as U.S. Senator and the 11th Governor of New York, and as the U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretar...
William Sulzer
William Sulzer was an American lawyer and politician, nicknamed Plain Bill Sulzer.
William Sulzer was an American lawyer and politician, nicknamed Plain Bill Sulzer.