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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_BidwellJohn Bidwell - Wikipedia

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   John Bidwell was an American pioneer, politician, and soldier who founded Chico, California and served in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was also a Mexican citizen, a gold miner, a landowner, and a general in the California Militia.

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   Aug 1, 2024 · John Bidwell was a prominent figure in California history, who fought in the Mexican War, discovered gold, and ran for president in 1892. Learn about his life, achievements, and political affiliations from Britannica's article.

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   Apr 8, 2010 · Learn about the life and legacy of John Bidwell, a key figure in California history who found gold, participated in the Bear Flag Revolt, and founded Chico. See photos and historical marker of his mansion and grave site.

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6. www.encyclopedia.com › john-bidwellJohn Bidwell - Encyclopedia.com

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   John Bidwell was a pioneer, agriculturist, and politician in California. He participated in the Bear Flag Revolt, the Mexican War, and the Civil War, and ran for president in 1892.

7. admiredlife.com › memorials › 1908John Bidwell of Chico, CA Life Story | AdmiredLife.com

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   Learn about John Bidwell, a prominent figure in California history, who led a pioneer party, founded Chico, discovered gold, fought in wars, and ran for president. Explore his life story, achievements, and legacy on AdmiredLife.com.

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   Who was John Bidwell?

   • John Bidwell (August 5, 1819 – April 4, 1900), known in Spanish as Don Juan Bidwell, [ 1] was an American pioneer, politician, and soldier. Bidwell is known as the founder of the city of Chico, California .

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   Where did John Bidwell live?

   • John Bidwell (born Aug. 5, 1819, Chautauqua County, N.Y., U.S.—died April 4, 1900, near Sacramento, Calif.) was a California civic and political leader who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. president in 1892 as the candidate of the Prohibition Party. The Bidwell family moved from New York to Pennsylvania in 1829 and to Ohio in 1831.

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   How did John Bidwell make money?

   • Over the course of his life, John Bidwell struck it rich by finding a substantial amount of gold, participated in the Bear Flag Revolt, lobbied in Washington D.C. for California’s statehood, achieved valuable advances in agriculture, and founded the town of Chico, California. He was even nominated for U.S. President.

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   • Dr. Bidwell is a Reproductive Endocrinologist and Obstetrician-Gynecologist who graduated from the Wright State University Boonshaft School of Medicine in 1984. He works in Dayton, OH and 3 other locations. Dr. Bidwell is affiliated with Kettering Medical Center, based on patient feedback.

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9. www.c-span.org › classroom › documentBell Ringer: The Life and Legacy of John Bidwell - C-SPAN.org

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   Apr 5, 2017 · Learn about John Bidwell, one of California's earliest settlers, who contributed to agriculture, politics and education in the 19th century. Find out his "claim to fame", his role in the Mexican War, his Rancho Chico and his relationship with the Federal Government.

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    John Bidwell had been the main force behind the first American emigrant party to enter California from the east. Not only had he organized the group back in Missouri, but he had assumed the leadership at a critical time and brought them safely across the desert and through the rough mountains.