Duval, William Pope, 1784-1854
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Duval, William Pope, 1784-1854
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Duval, William Pope, 1784-1854
William P. Duval
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William P. Duval
DuVal, William.
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Duval, William P.
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Duvall, William P. 1784-1854 (William Pope),
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Lawyer, U.S. representative of Kentucky, and governor of Florida (Territory).
Governor, lawyer, judge.
At the age of 14, Duval left home for the Kentucky frontier, settling in Bardstown to study law. In 1822 he moved to St. Augustine, Florida, where he was appointed a territorial judge. A month later President Monroe appointed him governor of the Florida territory. He later was reappointed by Presidents Adams and Jackson. Duval's administration was noted for its peaceful relations with Florida Indians and the establishment of Tallahassee as the territorial capital.
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https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-nr95015234
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Kentucky
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Florida
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Florida--12000
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