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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.


Young army officer who joined jeffersons personal secretary in exploring the Louisiana purchase and Oregon country?

William Clark was the young army officer who joined President Jefferson's personal secretary in the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, and the Oregon country. After the exploration, he served as governor of the Missouri Territory and Superintendent of Indian Affairs.


What did Jefferson Davis do before the civil war?

Jefferson Davis was the secretary of defence for the United States under President Pierce. The office was then called the secretary of war. He was also a senator from Mississippi.


When was Louisiana Governor's Mansion created?

Louisiana Governor's Mansion was created in 1963.


Where did the the name Louisiana come from?

Rene-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle, followed the Mississippi Riverall the way to the Gulf of Mexico. La Salle claimed the region around the river for France. He called this territory Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV. In 1718 the French governor founded the port of New Orleans near the mouth of the Mississippi River. Later French explorer, traders, and missionaries traveled west to the Rocky Mountains and southwest to the Rio Grande.

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Oppointed governor of the Mississippi Territory by president Jefferson?

David Holmes


How were Lewis and Clark treated when they finally returned home?

Lewis became Governor of the Louisiana territory and Clark became Governor of the Missouri territory


Who was governor of Mississippi when Lincoln was elected president of the United States.?

Jefferson Davis


Was Jimmie Davis who was the Governor of Louisiana related to Jefferson Davis which was the President of the Confederacy?

yes


Who was the Spanish governor of Louisiana who attacked the British in Florida and the lower Mississippi river area?

Bernardo de Galvez


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.


What happens to Clark after the journey?

Clark became the Governor of the Louisiana Territory and served in that or similar capacities for years. He lived in Missouri.


Who was the first governor of MS?

David Holmes was the first governor of Mississippi after it acquired statehood. He served from December 10, 1817 to January 5, 1820. However, Winthrop Sargent was the first governor of Mississippi Territory, serving from May 7, 1798 to May 25, 1801.


Why did President Thomas Jefferson think it was important to have a Louisiana governor who was bilingual?

Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisian territory from Napoleon, Emperor of France. As a result many of the indiginous inhabitant and European settlers spoke French and not English, seeing as the Enlgish and the French hated each other. So having a Governor who spoke French and English would be important so he could communicate with the English speaking Americans and the French inhabitants.


Young army officer who joined jeffersons personal secretary in exploring the Louisiana purchase and Oregon country?

William Clark was the young army officer who joined President Jefferson's personal secretary in the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, and the Oregon country. After the exploration, he served as governor of the Missouri Territory and Superintendent of Indian Affairs.


Who was the first Governor of Mississippi?

David A. Holmes was the first governor of Mississippi and the fifth governor also.


What is Hernando de Soto famous for?

He lead the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States, and was the first European documented to have crossed the Mississippi River.