Fulwar Skipwith
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Fulwar Skipwith (February 21, 1765 ā January 7, 1839) was an American soldier, diplomat, politician and farmer. A veteran of the American Revolutionary War, he served as a U.S. Consul in Martinique, and later as the U.S. Consul-General in France. He was instrumental in negotiating the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, was the first and only governor of the Republic of West Florida in 1810, and was a founding member of the Agricultural Society of Baton Rouge.[1]
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Fulwar Skipwith | |
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Governor of the Republic of West Florida | |
In office September 27, 1810 ā December 10, 1810 | |
Vice President | Thomas B. Robertson |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1765-02-21)February 21, 1765 Dinwiddie County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | January 7, 1839(1839-01-07) (aged 73) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Profession | Soldier, Diplomat, Politician, Farmer |
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