Floyd B. Olson
22nd governor of Minnesota (1891-1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Floyd Bjørnstjerne "Skipper" Olson (November 13, 1891 – August 22, 1936) was an American politician and lawyer. A three-term governor, he served as the 22nd Governor of Minnesota from January 6, 1931, to August 22, 1936, when he died in office at the age of forty-four. Olson was a member of the Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party, and the first member of that party to win the office of governor. He was a prominent governor of Minnesota and an influential American politician.[1]
Quick Facts 22nd Governor of Minnesota, Lieutenant ...
Floyd Olson | |
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22nd Governor of Minnesota | |
In office January 6, 1931 – August 22, 1936 | |
Lieutenant | Henry M. Arens Konrad K. Solberg Hjalmar Petersen |
Preceded by | Theodore Christianson |
Succeeded by | Hjalmar Petersen |
County Attorney of Hennepin County | |
In office September 13, 1920 – January 6, 1931 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Floyd Bjørnstjerne Olson (1891-11-13)November 13, 1891 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | August 22, 1936(1936-08-22) (aged 44) Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
Resting place | Lakewood Cemetery |
Political party | Farmer–Labor (after 1924) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 1924) |
Spouse | Ada Krejci |
Children | Patricia Olson |
Education | Northwestern College of Law |
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