Augustus C. French
Augustus C. French | |
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French's Portrait in the Illinois State Capitol's Hall of Governors | |
| 9th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office December 9, 1846 – January 10, 1853 | |
| Lieutenant | Joseph Wells William McMurtry |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ford |
| Succeeded by | Joel Aldrich Matteson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Augustus Chaflin French August 2, 1808 |
| Died | September 4, 1864 (aged 56) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucy Southwick |
| Occupation | Attorney; Professor of Law |
| Profession | Politician |
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Augustus Chaflin French (August 2, 1808 – September 4, 1864) was the ninth governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1846 until 1853. He is best known for his fiscal policies, which eliminated the state's debt by the end of his administration, and for the lack of scandals during his administration. His name also graces the Governor French Academy in Belleville, Illinois.