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John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813 - July 13, 1890), was an American military officer, explorer, and the first candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States.He was the third military Governor of California, the first Senator from California, and the fifth territorial Governor of Arizona.

President Lincoln appointed Fremont to take charge of Lincoln's new Department of the West.

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Was on a mapping expiditon when he heard about possible war in Mexico. Fremont went to Sonoma and quickly joined the American settlers in their revolt against the Californios.

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