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Jerry Brown

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Jerry Brown is an American lawyer and politician who served as California's 34th and 39th governor. His first period in office lasted from 1975 to 1983, and he returned to the governorship from 2011 to 2019. Before and between those terms, he held other elected offices, including mayor of Oakland and attorney general of California, making him a significant figure in the state's modern political history.

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When was Jerry Brown governor of California?

Jerry Brown served as California's governor from 1975 to 1983 and again from 2011 to 2019. He was therefore both the state's 34th and 39th governor.

Was Jerry Brown governor in two separate periods?

Yes. His first period ended in 1983, and he returned to office decades later for a second period ending in 2019.

What did Jerry Brown do before becoming governor again?

Between his two gubernatorial periods, Brown held other elected offices, including serving as mayor of Oakland. His political career therefore extended well beyond his two terms as governor.

Is Jerry Brown a lawyer as well as a politician?

Yes. He is a lawyer who became a prominent California politician and served two nonconsecutive periods as governor.