Augustus C. French
Augustus Chaflin French (August 2, 1808 – September 4, 1864) was the ninth Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1846 until 1853. He is best known for his fiscal policies, which eliminated the state's debt by the end of his administration, and for the lack of scandals during his administration. His name also graces the Governor French Academy in Belleville, Illinois.
Augustus C. French | |
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| 9th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office December 9, 1846 – January 10, 1853 | |
| Lieutenant | Joseph Wells William McMurtry |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ford |
| Succeeded by | Joel Aldrich Matteson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Augustus Chaflin French August 2, 1808 Hill, New Hampshire |
| Died | September 4, 1864 (aged 56) Lebanon, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucy Southwick |
| Residence(s) | Crawford County; St. Clair County |
| Alma mater | none (self taught) |
| Occupation | Attorney; Professor of Law |
| Profession | Politician |
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