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DeWitt Clinton Biography and Timeline

Follow DeWitt Clinton through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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DeWitt Clinton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1817–1825Years on this page

1817

4 July 1817

Erie Canal Construction

Governor of New York · Rome · Economy / Infrastructure

Clinton begins construction of the Erie Canal across New York State.

Role range: 1817-1822

1825

26 October 1825

Opening of Erie Canal

Governor of New York · Buffalo · Economy / Infrastructure

The Erie Canal opens, reducing transport costs between the Great Lakes and Atlantic markets.

Role range: 1825-1828

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