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James W. Denver

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American politician and Union Army General (1817-1892)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1817 to 1892 · aged 74
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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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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. 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.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1817 to 1892 · aged 74
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