Charles S. Thomas
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This article is about the former governor and U.S. senator from Colorado. For other uses, see Charles Thomas (disambiguation).
Charles Spalding Thomas (December 6, 1849 – June 24, 1934) was a Confederate soldier and later United States senator from Colorado. Born in Darien, Georgia, he attended private schools in Georgia and Connecticut, and served briefly in the Confederate Army.
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Charles Thomas | |
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United States Senator from Colorado | |
In office January 15, 1913 – March 3, 1921 | |
Preceded by | Charles J. Hughes Jr. |
Succeeded by | Samuel D. Nicholson |
11th Governor of Colorado | |
In office January 10, 1899 – January 8, 1901 | |
Lieutenant | Francis Patrick Carney |
Preceded by | Alva Adams |
Succeeded by | James B. Orman |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Spalding Thomas (1849-12-06)December 6, 1849 Darien, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | June 24, 1934(1934-06-24) (aged 84) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (LLB) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Georgia State Militia[1] |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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