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The University of Wisconsin–Madison is established by Nelson Dewey, first Governor of Wisconsin.

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University of Wisconsin–Madison

Public university in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood and is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. The 933-acre (378 ha) main campus is…
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Nelson Dewey

American pioneer, first Governor of Wisconsin

Nelson Webster Dewey was an American lawyer, land speculator, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the first governor of Wisconsin, and also served in the Wisconsin Senate and served several years in the Wisconsin Territory government before Wisconsin achieved statehood. He…
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Governor of Wisconsin

Head of government of the U.S. state of Wisconsin

The governor of Wisconsin is the head of government of Wisconsin and the commander-in-chief of the state's army and air forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, to convene the…
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July 26

Day of the year

July 26 is the 207th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 158 days remain until the end of the year.
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