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James W. Denver

American politician and Union Army General (1817-1892) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 74

James William Denver was an American politician, soldier, and lawyer. He served in the California state government, as an officer in the United States Army in two wars, and as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from California.

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He served as secretary and Governor of the Kansas Territory during the struggle over whether or not Kansas would be open to slavery. The city of Denver, Colorado, is named after him.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1817 to 1892 · aged 74