Fred Walsen | |
|---|---|
| 5th Treasurer of Colorado | |
| In office January 10, 1883 – January 13, 1885 | |
| Governor | James Benton Grant |
| Preceded by | W. C. Sanders |
| Succeeded by | George R. Swallow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henrich Anton Fredrich Walsen June 14, 1841 Petershagen, Germany |
| Died | February 15, 1906 (aged 64) Denver, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Emilie F. Sporleder (1867-1896) Emma Storck (1897-1906, his death) |
| Children | Four |
| Profession | Banker, businessman, landowner, politician |
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Fred Walsen (June 14, 1841 – February 15, 1906) was a banker, businessman, landowner and politician from Colorado, U.S. The city of Walsenburg, Colorado is named for him, and he was the city's first mayor. He served as the fifth treasurer of the state of Colorado, from 1883 to 1885.