Samuel Rinnah Van Sant
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Samuel Rinnah Van Sant (May 11, 1844 – October 3, 1936) was an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and as the 15th Governor of Minnesota.
Quick Facts 15th Governor of Minnesota, Lieutenant ...
Samuel Rinnah Van Sant | |
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15th Governor of Minnesota | |
In office January 7, 1901 – January 4, 1905 | |
Lieutenant | Lyndon Ambrose Smith Ray W. Jones |
Preceded by | John Lind |
Succeeded by | John Albert Johnson |
22nd Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office 1895–1897 | |
Preceded by | William E. Lee |
Succeeded by | John D. Jones |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office 1893-1897 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1844-05-11)May 11, 1844 Rock Island, Illinois, United States |
Died | October 3, 1936(1936-10-03) (aged 92) Attica, Indiana, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ruth Hall |
Profession | Riverboat captain and boat owner – logging transportation |
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