Ancher Nelsen
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Ancher Nelsen (October 11, 1904 – November 30, 1992), was an American politician who served as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Minnesota and an eight-term congressman.
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Ancher Nelsen | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1959 – December 31, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Joseph P. O'Hara |
Succeeded by | Tom Hagedorn |
34th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
In office January 5, 1953 – May 1, 1953 | |
Governor | C. Elmer Anderson |
Preceded by | C. Elmer Anderson |
Succeeded by | Donald O. Wright |
Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
In office 1935-1949 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1904-10-11)October 11, 1904 Buffalo Lake, Minnesota |
Died | November 30, 1992(1992-11-30) (aged 88) Hutchinson, Minnesota |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Ilo Zimmerman (1929), Elvern Krasean |
Children | Bruce (son) |
Profession | farmer, politician |
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