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About John Ireland
John Ireland was the 18th governor of Texas from 1883 to 1887. During Ireland's term, the University of Texas was established, and construction on the Texas State Capitol began. Ireland is credited with the selection of local pink granite as the construction material.
Everything about John Ireland →- Occupation
- politician, lawyer, judge, governor
- Position held
- Governor of Texas, member of the State Senate of Texas
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 1, 1827
- Died
- March 15, 1896