John Long Routt
John Long Routt (April 25, 1826 – August 13, 1907) was an American politician of the Republican Party. Born in Eddyville, Kentucky, he served as the first and seventh governor of Colorado from 1876 to 1879 and 1891 to 1893. He also served as mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1883 to 1885. He died in Denver, Colorado.
John Long Routt | |
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Routt, circa 1885 | |
| 1st and 7th Governor of Colorado | |
| In office January 13, 1891 – January 10, 1893 | |
| Lieutenant | William Story |
| Preceded by | Job Adams Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Davis H. Waite |
| In office November 3, 1876 – January 14, 1879 | |
| Lieutenant | Lafayette Head |
| Preceded by | Himself (as Governor of the Territory of Colorado) |
| Succeeded by | Frederick W. Pitkin |
| 8th Governor of the Territory of Colorado | |
| In office March 29, 1875 – November 3, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Edward M. McCook |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as Governor of the State) |
| 17th Mayor of Denver | |
| In office 1883–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Morris |
| Succeeded by | Joseph E. Bates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1826 Eddyville, Kentucky |
| Died | August 13, 1907 (aged 81) Denver, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican |
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