John Long Routt

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John Long Routt
Routt, circa 1885
1st and 7th Governor of Colorado
In office January 13, 1891 – January 10, 1893
Lieutenant	William Story
Preceded by	Job Adams Cooper
Succeeded by	Davis H. Waite
In office November 3, 1876 – January 14, 1879
Lieutenant	Lafayette Head
Preceded by	Himself (as Governor of the Territory of Colorado)
Succeeded by	Frederick W. Pitkin
8th Governor of the Territory of Colorado
In office March 29, 1875 – November 3, 1876
Preceded by	Edward M. McCook
Succeeded by	Himself (as Governor of the State)
17th Mayor of Denver
In office 1883–1885
Preceded by	Robert Morris
Succeeded by	Joseph E. Bates
Personal details
Born	(1826-04-25)April 25, 1826 Eddyville, Kentucky
Died	August 13, 1907(1907-08-13) (aged 81) Denver, Colorado
Political party	Republican
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John Long Routt (April 25, 1826 – August 13, 1907) was an American politician of the Republican Party. Born in Eddyville, Kentucky, he served as the first and seventh governor of Colorado from 1876 to 1879 and 1891 to 1893. He also served as mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1883 to 1885. He died in Denver, Colorado.