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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_CJohn C. Frémont - Wikipedia

    John Charles Frémont (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.

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  3. www.britannica.com › biography › John-C-FremontJohn C. Frémont | Explorer, Military Officer, Politician

    Jun 12, 2024 · John C. Frémont 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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  4. www.americanhistorycentral.com › entries › johnJohn C. Frémont, Biography, Significance, Senator, Civil War

    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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  6. www.thoughtco.com › john-c-fremont-biography-1773598Biography of John C. Frémont, Soldier, Explorer - ThoughtCo

    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.

  7. www.encyclopedia.com › science › encyclopediasJohn C. Fremont and Exploration of the American West

    Learn about the life and achievements of John C. Fremont, a prominent explorer and mapmaker who helped expand the United States' territory in the 1840s. Find out how he surveyed the West, faced challenges, and influenced the political and cultural development of the nation.

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    Learn about John C. Frémont, an American explorer and cartographer who crossed Colorado on various expeditions between 1842 and 1853. Find out his objectives, achievements, and challenges in the Far West.

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  10. www.britannica.com › summary › John-C-FremontJohn C. Frémont summary | Britannica

    John C. Frémont, (born Jan. 21, 1813, Savannah, Ga., U.S.—died July 13, 1890, New York, N.Y.), U.S. explorer. In 1838 he helped Joseph Nicholas Nicollet (1786–1843) survey and map the upper Mississippi and Missouri rivers.