John Evans (Colorado politician)
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John Evans (March 9, 1814 ā July 2, 1897) was an American politician, physician, founder of various hospitals and medical associations, railroad promoter, governor of the territory of Colorado, and namesake of Evanston, Illinois; Evans, Colorado;[2] and formerly Mount Evans, Colorado.
John Evans | |
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2nd Governor of the Territory of Colorado | |
In office March 26, 1862 ā October 17, 1865 | |
Preceded by | William Gilpin |
Succeeded by | Alexander Cummings |
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Born | March 9, 1814 near Waynesville, Ohio, US |
Died | July 2, 1897(1897-07-02) (aged 83) Denver, Colorado, US |
Political party | Whig, then Republican (1850s +)[1] |
Spouse(s) | Hannah Canby Margaret Gray Evans |
Children | Josephine Evans Elbert William Gray Evans Anne Evans |
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He is most noted for being one of the founders of both Northwestern University and the University of Denver. The John Evans professorships, the highest honors bestowed on faculty members at both Northwestern University and the University of Denver, are named for him. By bringing railroad service to Denver from several directions, he was responsible for the growth of Denver from a settlement to a city.[3]
Evans was forced to resign the governorship in 1865 for his role in instigating the Sand Creek massacre, one of the worst massacres of Native Americans in U.S. history.