Oscar K. Allen
American politician (1882–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the American politician. For the Australian rules footballer, see Oscar Allen (footballer).
Oscar Kelly Allen Sr. (August 8, 1882 – January 28, 1936), also known as O. K. Allen, was the 42nd Governor of Louisiana from 1932 to 1936.
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Oscar Allen | |
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42nd Governor of Louisiana | |
In office May 10, 1932 – January 28, 1936 | |
Lieutenant | John B. Fournet Thomas Wingate James Noe |
Preceded by | Alvin Olin King |
Succeeded by | James A. Noe |
Member of the Louisiana State Senate from Caldwell, Grant, La Salle, and Winn parishes | |
In office 1928–1928[1] | |
Preceded by | Henry E. Hardtner |
Succeeded by | James Anderson |
Personal details | |
Born | Oscar Kelly Allen (1882-08-08)August 8, 1882 Winn Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | January 28, 1936(1936-01-28) (aged 53) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Trinity University (BA) |
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