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William Charles Cole Claiborne was a United States politician, best known as the first US governor of the state of Louisiana, serving from 1812 to 1816.
He was elected to the US Senate, but served only 7 months, from April 4, 1817 until his death on November 23, 1817. He has 3 Louisiana parishes (counties) named after him,and also the longest street in New Orleans (Claiborne Avenue).
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∙ 12y agoWilliam Charles Cole Claiborne was a United States politician, best known as the first US governor of the state of Louisiana, serving from 1812 to 1816.
He was elected to the US Senate, but served only 7 months, from April 4, 1817 until his death on November 23, 1817. He has 3 Louisiana parishes (counties) named after him,and also the longest street in New Orleans (Claiborne Avenue).
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Who was the first proprietor governor of Louisiana?
* The first Governor of New France was Sauvole de la Villantry. * The first Spanish Governor was Antonio de Ulloa. * The first French Governor after Spain's cessesstion back to France was Pierre de Laussat. * The First US Governor of Louisiana Territory was William Claiborne. * The First Governor of the US State of Louisiana was William Claiborne. * The First Governor of Confederat Louisiana was Thomas Overton Moore. * The First Governor of Union held Louisiana. * The First Governor during Reconstruction was James Wells. * The First Governor after Reconstruction was Henry Warmoth.
Who was the 1st governor of Louisiana?
The first governor was William C. C. Claiborne.
Who was the the first female governor of the state of Louisiana?
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco was the first female to be elected governor of Louisiana. Blanco (Democrat) served from January 12th 2004 to January 14th 2008.
Who are the governor and lieutenant governor of Louisiana?
The governor for the term 2012 to 2016 is Piyush "Bobby" Jindal, first elected in 2007. The lieutenant governor is Jay Dardenne, first elected in November 2010.
Who is Louisiana's current governor 2013?
The current Governor of Louisiana is Bobby Jindal.
When was Louisiana Governor's Mansion created?
Louisiana Governor's Mansion was created in 1963.
Does the State of Louisiana provide a governor's mansion for the residing governor?
Yes, the State of Louisiana does provide a Governor's Mansion. The Louisiana Governor's Mansion overlooks Capital Lake in Baton Rouge, near the Louisiana State Capitol.
Who was the first elected governor of Union-occupied Louisiana?
Michael J. Hahn
Who was the first elected governors?
(Lawrence) Douglas Wilder of Virginia was the first elected black governor. He was elected in 1989.Louisiana has never had a black governor.
When was Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion created?
Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion was created in 1930.
What is the maiden name of the wife of the first governor of Louisiana?
William Charles Cole Claiborne was the first governor of Louisiana after it was granted statehood. He served from April 30, 1812 to December 16, 1816. His wife's name was Elizabeth W. Lewis.
Who is the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana?
The current Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana is Jay Dardenne. Dardenne assumed office as Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana on November 22, 2010.
