Oliver Henry Shoup
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Oliver Henry Nelson Shoup (December 13, 1869 – September 30, 1940) was the 22nd Governor
of Colorado
from 1919–1923.
Oliver Shoup was born in Champaign County, Illinois
on December 13, 1869 to William and Delia Shoup. He lived in Illinois
, until he was 13 years old, when they moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado
. He died of a heart attack on September 30, 1940 in his home.
Governor of Colorado
The Governor of Colorado is the head of the executive branch of Colorado's government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Colorado General Assembly, to convene the...
of Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
from 1919–1923.
Oliver Shoup was born in Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 201,081, which is an increase of 11.9% from 179,669 in 2000.. It is the 10th most populous county in Illinois...
on December 13, 1869 to William and Delia Shoup. He lived in Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, until he was 13 years old, when they moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
. He died of a heart attack on September 30, 1940 in his home.