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Richard Sopris

Richard Sopris
15th Mayor of Denver
In office
1878–1881
Preceded by Baxter B. Stiles
Succeeded by Robert Morris
Personal details
Born June 26, 1813
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Died April 7, 1893(1893-04-07) (aged 79)
Denver, Colorado

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.



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