John C. Frémont: American politician, explorer and military officer (1813–1890)
John Charles Frémont or Fremont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890) was an American military officer, and explorer.
He was the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States in 1856.
John C. Frémont | |
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 John C. Frémont, 1852 portrait, by William S. Jewett | |
| 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona | |
| In office October 6, 1878 – October 11, 1881 | |
| Appointed by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Preceded by | John Philo Hoyt |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Augustus Tritle |
| United States Senator from California | |
| In office September 9, 1850 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | None (Statehood) |
| Succeeded by | John B. Weller |
| 3rd Military Governor of California | |
| In office January 14, 1847 – March 1, 1847 | |
| Appointed by | James K. Polk |
| Preceded by | Robert F. Stockton |
| Succeeded by | Stephen W. Kearny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Charles Fremon January 21, 1813 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 13, 1890 (aged 77) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jessie Benton |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston |
| Profession | Soldier |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1838–1848 1861–1864 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | California Battalion Department of the West |
Frémont was born on January 21, 1813 in Savannah, Georgia. He studied at the College of Charleston. Frémont was married to Jessie Benton from 1841 until his death in 1890. They had no children. Frémont died on July 13, 1890 in his home in New York City from peritonitis, aged 77.
References
Other websites
- Mr. Lincoln and Freedom: John C. Frémont Archived 2012-03-18 at the Wayback Machine
- The Generals of the American Civil War – Pictures of John Charles Frémont Archived 2009-01-12 at the Wayback Machine
- Guide to the Frémont Family Papers at The Bancroft Library
- Memoirs of my life : including in the narrative five journeys of western explorations during the years 1842, 1843–4, 1845–6–7, 1848–9, 1853–4 by John c. Fremont
- Address of welcome to General John C. Fremont, governor of Arizona territory, upon the occasion of his reception by his associates of the Association Pioneers of the Territorial Days of California, at their headquarters, Sturtevant House, New York, on ... August 1, 1878
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