Richard Sopris | |
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15th Mayor of Denver | |
In office 1878–1881 |
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Preceded by | Baxter B. Stiles |
Succeeded by | Robert Morris |
Personal details | |
Born | June 26, 1813 Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
Died | April 7, 1893 Denver, Colorado |
(aged 79)
Richard Sopris (June 26, 1813 – April 7, 1893) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1878 to 1881.
He is the namesake of Mount Sopris.