Between 1907 and 1909, Henry Buchtel was not only the chancellor of the University of Denver, but he also was governor of Colorado. This is typical of the wide-ranging impact of the University of Denver on virtually all aspects of Colorado. From its beginnings in 1864, created by Territorial Governor John Evans, DU has had intimate links with all aspects of the community. Numerous politicians have come and gone from the college. Indeed, a history of DU is almost a history of Denver and the political establishment.