Charles Bent Photograph of Territorial Governor Charles Bent at the Bent Home in Taos, New Mexico Governor of New Mexico In office September 1846 – 19 January 1847 Preceded by Juan Bautista Vigil y Alarid (last governor of Mexican period of New Mexico) Succeeded by Donaciano Vigil Personal details Born November 11, 1799 Charleston, West Virginia Died January 19, 1847(1847-01-19) (aged 47) Taos, New Mexico Nationality United States...
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Charles Bent Photograph of Territorial Governor Charles Bent at the Bent Home in Taos, New Mexico Governor of New Mexico In office September 1846 – 19 January 1847 Preceded by Juan Bautista Vigil y Alarid (last governor of Mexican period of New Mexico) Succeeded by Donaciano Vigil Personal details Born November 11, 1799 Charleston, West Virginia Died January 19, 1847(1847-01-19) (aged 47) Taos, New Mexico Nationality United States...