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  1. John C. Frémont. John Charles Frémont or Fremont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890) was an American explorer, military officer, and politician. He was a United States senator from California and was the first Republican nominee for president of the U.S. in 1856 and founder of the California Republican Party when he was nominated.

  2. Jun 12, 2024 · John C. Frémont (born January 21, 1813, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.—died July 13, 1890, New York, New York) was an American military officer and an early explorer and mapmaker of the American West, who was one of the principal figures in opening up that region to settlement and was instrumental in the U.S. conquest and development of California.

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  3. May 21, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of John C. Frémont, a controversial figure in mid-19th century America. He was a famous explorer of the West, a senator from California, and the first Republican candidate for president.

  4. Jan 12, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of John C. Frémont, a famous American explorer, U.S. Senator from California, and controversial political general who served in both theaters of the American Civil War. Find out how he became the first Republican presidential candidate in 1856 and his role in the Bear Flag Revolt and the California Gold Rush.

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  5. Learn about the life and career of John C. Frémont, a Civil War Union general and the first Republican presidential candidate. Explore his expeditions, battles, controversies, and governorships in this comprehensive biography.

  6. Jan 12, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of John C. Frémont, a famous American explorer, U.S. Senator from California, and controversial political general who served in both theaters of the American Civil War. Find out how he became the first Republican presidential candidate in 1856 and 1864.

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  8. Military officer, explorer, and politician John Charles Fremont (1813-90) led several expeditions through present-day Colorado from 1843-53. His travels through Northern Colorado in 1843 helped create a series of famous Oregon Trail maps. John Charles Frémont (1813–90) was an American explorer and cartographer for the US Topographical ...

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