John F. Shafroth
American politician (1854–1922) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his son, the United States Navy admiral, see John F. Shafroth Jr.
John Franklin Shafroth (June 9, 1854 – February 20, 1922) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a representative, member of the United States Senate, and Governor of Colorado during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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John Shafroth | |
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In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1919 | |
Preceded by | Simon Guggenheim |
Succeeded by | Lawrence C. Phipps |
18th Governor of Colorado | |
In office January 12, 1909 – January 14, 1913 | |
Lieutenant | Stephen R. Fitzgarrald |
Preceded by | Henry A. Buchtel |
Succeeded by | Elias M. Ammons |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1895 – February 15, 1904 | |
Preceded by | Lafe Pence |
Succeeded by | Clay B. Whitford |
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Born | John Franklin Shafroth (1854-06-09)June 9, 1854 Fayette, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 1922(1922-02-20) (aged 67) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery |
Political party | Republican (1895–1897) Silver Republican (1897–1903) Democratic (1903–1922) |
Children | John F. Shafroth Jr. |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Profession | Law |
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