George A. Wilson
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George Allison Wilson (April 1, 1884 – September 8, 1953) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a United States Senator and 28th Governor of Iowa.
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George A. Wilson | |
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United States Senator from Iowa | |
In office January 14, 1943 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Clyde L. Herring |
Succeeded by | Guy Gillette |
28th Governor of Iowa | |
In office January 12, 1939 – January 14, 1943 | |
Lieutenant | Bourke B. Hickenlooper |
Preceded by | Nelson G. Kraschel |
Succeeded by | Bourke B. Hickenlooper |
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 30th district | |
In office January 10, 1927 – December 20, 1936 | |
Preceded by | William J. Goodwin |
Succeeded by | James J. Gillespie |
Personal details | |
Born | George Allison Wilson (1884-04-01)April 1, 1884 Menlo, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | September 8, 1953(1953-09-08) (aged 69) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Nellie Fay (divorced) Mildred Zehner (m. 1921)[1][2] |
Children | 5[2][1] |
Education | Grinnell College University of Iowa (LLB) |
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