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Frederick Bates

Frederick Bates (June 23, 1777 - August 4, 1825), brother of Edward Bates, was an American politician. He was 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.

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