John Burroughs (April 7, 1907 – May 21, 1978) was an American politician, educator, and businessman who served as the 18th governor of New Mexico. Burroughs, a Democrat, served one-term and is remembered for honest government and introduction of the concept of a state Personnel Act to improve the quality of state workers and limit somewhat the effect of political patronage.
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7 April 1907 Robert Lee, Texas
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Died |
21 May 1978 (aged 71) Portales, New Mexico
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Zodiac | Aries |
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