William Gilpin
William Gilpin was the Governor of Colorado and a visionary advocate for infrastructure development in the late 19th century. He is notable for suggesting a transcontinental railway link between Russia and the United States through the Bering Strait, a concept that has been revisited multiple times throughout history.
Born on Dec 07, 1813 (212 years old)
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William Gilpin suggested a link between Russia and the United States in the late 19th century.
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William Gilpin suggested a link between Russia and the United States in the late 19th century.
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