(1813-1890) Fremont was an explorer and general. He was promoted to major-general during the Civil War. Fremond is also known as "Pathfinder of the Rocky Mountains."

Military officer and candidate for president

(1813-1890) An American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first Presidential candidate of a major party to run on a platform in opposition to...

John Charles Fremont (January 21, 1813 - July 13, 1890), was an American military officer, explorer, the first candidate of the Republican Party for the office of President of the United States, and the first presidential candidate of a...