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Nils P. Haugen
Norwegian American immigrant, lawyer, and politician (1849–1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nils Pederson Haugen (March 9, 1849 – April 23, 1931) was a Norwegian American immigrant, lawyer, and politician. He served four terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing western Wisconsin. He was a leading member of the Progressive Movement in Wisconsin and a national expert on tax reform.[1] The village of Haugen, Wisconsin, in Barron County, was named after him.[2]
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Nils P. Haugen | |
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![]() Nils P. Haugen in 1912 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives | |
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | John J. Jenkins |
Constituency | Wisconsin's 10th district |
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Hugh H. Price |
Succeeded by | Lyman E. Barnes |
Constituency | Wisconsin's 8th district |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Pierce district | |
In office January 6, 1879 – January 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | Charles A. Hawn |
Succeeded by | Franklin L. Gilson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1849-03-09)March 9, 1849 Modum, Norway |
Died | April 23, 1931(1931-04-23) (aged 82) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (Progressive) |
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