Thomas Chittenden

Governor of Vermont and state founder

Thomas Chittenden - Governor of Vermont and state founder
Born

1730
295 years ago

Died

August 25th, 1797
227 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the Governor of the Vermont Republic from 1778 to 1791 and then as the first Governor of the State of Vermont from 1791 until death in 1797. Chittenden played a crucial role in the establishment of Vermont as an independent republic before it became a state. His leadership helped to navigate the political landscape during a time of significant change and conflict.

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