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S0926800 (sŭt′ər), John Augustus 1803-1880. American pioneer, raised in Switzerland. The discovery of gold on his land led to the California gold rush (1848-1849).

Sut•ter

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n. John Augustus, 1803–80, U.S. frontiersman.