William C.C. Claiborne

William Charles Cole Claiborne (1775 - 23 November, 1817) was a United States politician, best known as the first U.S. governor of Louisiana.

After Statehood

Claiborne was the first elected governor after Louisiana became a U.S. state, winning an election against Jacques Villeré, and serving from 1812 through 1816.

Related Topics:
U.S. state - Jacques Villeré - 1816

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After his term as governor, he was elected to the United States Senate, serving from 4 April, 1817 until his death.

Related Topics:
United States Senate - 4 April - 1817

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His body was originally buried in St. Louis Cemetery # 1. This was a controversial honor; this then most prestigious of the city's cemeteries is a Roman Catholic cemetery, while Claiborne was Protestant. He was later reinterred in Metairie Cemetery.

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St. Louis Cemetery - Roman Catholic - Protestant - Metairie Cemetery

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Three U.S. counties are named in his honor: Claiborne Parish, Louisiana; Claiborne County, Mississippi; and Claiborne County, Tennessee. There is also a street in New Orleans, Louisiana named in his honor: North/South Claiborne Avenue.

Related Topics:
U.S. counties - Claiborne Parish, Louisiana - Claiborne County, Mississippi - Claiborne County, Tennessee - Street - New Orleans - Louisiana

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