"I hope that posterity will judge me kindly."
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About Charles Bent
Charles Bent was an American fur trader and politician who became the first territorial governor of New Mexico. He played a crucial role in establishing peaceful relationships with Native American tribes and promoting economic development in the region. Tragically, he was killed during the Taos Revolt in 1847, marking him as the only United States governor to be assassinated while in office.
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