Historedia
Person

John C. Frémont

Events
5
Episodes
14
Years
1847–1861

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John C. Frémont, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. John C. Frémont appointed Governor of California Territory

    1847

    Role: Military Governor

    1. 16 January 1847 · Los AngelesAppointment of Frémont

      Commodore Stockton appointed Frémont as military governor of California on January 16, 1847, following the Treaty of Cahuenga.

  2. Treaty of Cahuenga ends the California campaign

    1847

    Role: U.S. Army Major and Signatory

    1. 13 January 1847 · Campo de CahuengaSigning of the Treaty of Cahuenga

      Frémont accepted Pico's surrender at the Campo de Cahuenga, ending the fighting in California.

  3. John C. Frémont court-martialed; verdict set aside by President Polk

    1848

    Role: Defendant in court-martial; former military governor of California

    1. 1848 · Las MariposasRetirement to California

      Frémont retired to California, establishing a ranch at Las Mariposas after the court-martial.

    2. January 31, 1848 · Adjutant General's OfficeCourt-Martial Verdict

      Frémont was convicted of military misconduct on January 31, 1848, in Washington, D.C., after being ordered to stand trial.

  4. United States presidential election of 1856

    1856

    Role: Republican Candidate

    1. June 1856 · Convention SiteDemocratic Nomination

      Buchanan defeated Pierce at the 1856 Democratic National Convention, which met in June 1856 and produced a platform reflecting his views.

    2. June 17-19, 1856 · Musical Fund Hall, PhiladelphiaRepublican Nomination

      The first Republican National Convention nominated Frémont, an explorer and military officer, as the party's first presidential candidate.

    3. November 4, 1856 · National ElectionGeneral Election

      Buchanan won the popular vote with 1,836,072 votes, defeating Frémont who received 1,342,345 votes on November 4, 1856.

  5. Union command reshuffle and Confederate political consolidation, November–December 1861

    1861

    Role: Relieved Western Department commander

    1. November 1861 · Confederate government (unlocated)Benjamin Appointed Secretary of War

      Judah P. Benjamin was appointed Confederate Secretary of War in late 1861, while continuing to act as Attorney General until November 15, 1861.

    2. 1 November 1861 · Washington, D.C.McClellan Appointed General-in-Chief

      George B. McClellan became general-in-chief of all Union armies on November 1, 1861, following Winfield Scott's retirement.

    3. 6 November 1861 · Confederate States (election held across states)Davis Elected Confederate President

      Presidential elections were held in the Confederate States on November 6, 1861, resulting in Jefferson Davis's election.

    4. 9 November 1861 · Western Department (unlocated)Western Department Discontinued After Command Change

      David Hunter replaced John C. Frémont in the Western Department; the department itself was discontinued on November 9, 1861.

    5. 28 November 1861 · Richmond, VirginiaMissouri Admitted to Confederacy

      The Confederate Congress admitted Missouri as the 12th Confederate state on November 28, 1861.

    6. 10 December 1861 · Frankfort, KentuckyKentucky Admitted to Confederacy

      Kentucky was admitted to the Confederacy on December 10, 1861, recognizing its provisional government.

    7. 21 December 1861 · Washington, D.C.Navy Medal of Honor Resolution Signed

      President Lincoln signed Public Resolution 82 on December 21, 1861, creating a Navy Medal of Honor.

Sources

  1. John C. Frémont Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  2. 1856 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  3. Department of the West Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09