Hiram Johnson
California governor (1911-17) and senator (1917-45)
1866 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
California governor (1911-17) and senator (1917-45)
Born
September 2, 1866
Died
1945 (age ~79)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, politician
United StatesBorn in SacramentoDied in Bethesda
1866
Born in Sacramento (1866-09-02)
1911
PositionGovernor of California (1911–1917)
1917
PositionUnited States senator (1917–1919)
1919
PositionUnited States senator (1919–1921)
1921
PositionUnited States senator (1921–1923)
1923
PositionUnited States senator (1923–1925)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hiram Johnson?+
Hiram Johnson is California governor (1911-17) and senator (1917-45). Born in 1866.
What does the name Hiram mean?+
The name Hiram means "A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Hiram Johnson born?+
Hiram Johnson was born on September 2, 1866.
When did Hiram Johnson die?+
Hiram Johnson died in 1945, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.
The name Hiram is of Spanish origin, meaning "A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Hiram — September 2, 1866
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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