Robert Bowie

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Robert Bowie

U.S.A.

Party Democratic-Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth March 1, 1750
Date of Death Jan. 8, 1818 (Age: 67)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Robert Bowie was born in 1750 at Mattaponi and graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy. He began his career in public service in the Maryland House of Delegates, where he served from 1785 to 1790 and again from 1801 to 1803. Bowie then transitioned to executive roles, serving two terms as the 11th governor of Maryland, from 1803 to 1806 and again from 1811 to 1812. His career reflects a progression from legislative service to state leadership.

Political Ideas

Robert Bowie's political career reveals an intriguing blend of localism and strategic alliances. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, indicating a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Bowie's dual terms as governor suggest a deeply rooted commitment to state governance, yet his alliances hint at an ability to bridge ideological divides for pragmatic ends. This calculated yet flexible approach makes Bowie a compelling figure whose full political philosophy demands further exploration.

Campaigns
1817: Maryland State Governor

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1817

7 votes (9.86%)

Loss

Winner: Charles Carnan Ridgely

1816: Maryland State Governor

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1816

17 votes (21.52%)

Loss

Winner: Charles Carnan Ridgely

1815: Maryland State Governor

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1815

45 votes (48.91%)

Loss

Winner: Charles Carnan Ridgely

1814: Maryland State Governor

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1814

23 votes (32.39%)

Loss

Winner: Levin Winder

1813: Maryland State Governor

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1813

28 votes (36.84%)

Loss

Winner: Levin Winder

1812: Maryland State Governor

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1812

29 votes (35.80%)

Loss

Winner: Levin Winder

1811: Maryland State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1811

51 votes (67.10%)

Win
1805: Maryland State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1805

1 votes (100.00%)

Win
1804: Maryland State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1804

1 votes (100.00%)

Win
1803: Maryland State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1803

1 votes (100.00%)

Win