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Nathaniel P. Hill

1832-02-18 – 1900-05-22

Portrait of Nathaniel P. Hill
Nathaniel P. Hill. Library of Congress description: "Hill, Hon. Nathaniel Peter of Colorado"Credit: Mathew Benjamin Brady / Levin Corbin Handy

Life & Legacy

Nathaniel Peter Hill (February 18, 1832 – May 22, 1900) was a professor at Brown University, a mining executive and engineer, and a politician, including serving in the United States Senate. Originally from the state of New York, he came to Colorado following the Pike's Peak Gold Rush to try his hand at mining. He traveled to Europe to investigate ways to smelt ore and developed processes to make mining more profitable. He was the mayor of Denver before becoming a United States Senator.

Occupation & Career

chemist, politician, journalist, businessperson

Education

Brown University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Brown University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1313811 — wikidata View source

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