Beauford H. Jester
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Beauford Halbert Jester (January 12, 1893–July 11, 1949) was a U.S. political figure. He served as the Governor of Texas from 1947 until he died of a heart attack, the first time a Texas governor died in office. In honor of his service, Jester Dormitory on the University of Texas at Austin campus was named after him.
| Preceded by: Coke R. Stevenson | Governor of Texas 1947-1949 | Succeeded by: Allan Shivers |