JOHN C. FREMONT
John Charles Fremont
United States Senator from California
In office
September 9, 1850 - March 3, 1851
Succeeded by John B. Weller
Born January 21, 1813
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Died July 13, 1890
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party Democrat, Republican
Spouse Jessie Benton Frémont
Profession Politician
Religion Episcopalian
John Charles Fremont (January 21, 1813 - July 13, 1890), was an American
military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the
office of President of the United States, and the first presidential candidate
of a major party to run on a platform in opposition to slavery. During the 1840s,
that era's penny press accorded Fremont the sobriquet The Pathfinder, which
remains in use, sometimes as "The Great Pathfinder".
John Charles Fremont
United States Senator from California
In office
September 9, 1850 - March 3, 1851
Succeeded by John B. Weller
Born January 21, 1813
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Died July 13, 1890
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party Democrat, Republican
Spouse Jessie Benton Frémont
Profession Politician
Religion Episcopalian
John Charles Fremont (January 21, 1813 - July 13, 1890), was an American
military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the
office of President of the United States, and the first presidential candidate
of a major party to run on a platform in opposition to slavery. During the 1840s,
that era's penny press accorded Fremont the sobriquet The Pathfinder, which
remains in use, sometimes as "The Great Pathfinder".