Richard Sopris
| Richard Sopris | |
|---|---|
| 15th Mayor of Denver | |
|
In office 1878–1881 | |
| Preceded by | Baxter B. Stiles |
| Succeeded by | Robert Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 26, 1813 Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Died |
April 7, 1893 (aged 79) Denver, Colorado |
Richard Sopris (June 26, 1813 – April 7, 1893) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1878 to 1881.[1][2]
He is the namesake of Mount Sopris.[3]
References
- ↑ "History of the Office". Denver Office of the Mayor. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ↑ McGrath, Maria Davies (1934). The Real Pioneers of Colorado. The Denver Museum. p. 480. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ↑ Dziezynski, James (1 August 2012). Best Summit Hikes in Colorado: An Opinionated Guide to 50+ Ascents of Classic and Little-Known Peaks from 8,144 to 14,433 Feet. Wilderness Press. p. 231. ISBN 978-0-89997-713-3.
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