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Charles Bent

American politician (1799-1847) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 47

Charles Bent was an American businessman and politician who served as the first civilian United States governor of the New Mexico Territory, newly invaded and occupied by the United States during the Mexican-American War by the Military Governor, Stephen Watts Kearny, in September 1846 until his death.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1799 to 1847 · aged 47