Frederick Bates

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Frederick Bates (June 23, 1777 - August 4, 1825), brother of Edward Bates, was an American politician. He was Secretary of the Louisiana Territory (1806-1812), Secretary of the Missouri Territory (1812-1821), governor of Missouri from 1824 on, and died in office in 1825. Bates was buried at Thornhill Cemetery in Faust Park near St. Louis.

Bates County, Missouri is named after Frederick Bates.

Preceded by:
Alexander McNair 		Governor of Missouri
1824-1825 		Succeeded by:
Abraham J. Williams
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