Merrell Q. Sharpe
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Merrell Quentin Sharpe (January 11, 1888 – January 22, 1962) was an American politician from Kennebec, South Dakota. Affiliated with the Republican Party, Sharpe was the attorney general of South Dakota from 1929 through 1933, and governor of South Dakota from 1943 through 1947.[1]
Quick Facts 17th Governor of South Dakota, Lieutenant ...
Merrell Q. Sharpe | |
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17th Governor of South Dakota | |
In office January 5, 1943 – January 7, 1947 | |
Lieutenant | Albert C. Miller Sioux K. Grigsby |
Preceded by | Harlan J. Bushfield |
Succeeded by | George T. Mickelson |
12th Attorney General of South Dakota | |
In office 1929–1933 | |
Governor | William J. Bulow Warren Green |
Preceded by | Buell F. Jones |
Succeeded by | D. Walter Conway |
Personal details | |
Born | (1888-01-11)January 11, 1888 Marysville, Kansas |
Died | January 22, 1962(1962-01-22) (aged 74) Kennebec, South Dakota |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Emily Auld |
Alma mater | University of South Dakota School of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
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