American politician (1923-2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albert Harold "Al" Quie (September 18, 1923 – August 18, 2023) was an American politician. He was the 35th Governor of Minnesota, from January 4, 1979 to January 3, 1983.[1] Quie was born in Dennison, Minnesota. From 1958 until 1979, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Al Quie | |
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35th Governor of Minnesota | |
In office January 4, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
Lieutenant | Lou Wangberg |
Preceded by | Rudy Perpich |
Succeeded by | Rudy Perpich |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 1st district | |
In office February 18, 1958 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | August Andresen |
Succeeded by | Arlen Erdahl |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 18th district | |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Homer Covert |
Succeeded by | Arnin Sundet |
Personal details | |
Born | Albert Harold Quie September 18, 1923 Dennison, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | August 18, 2023 99) Wayzata, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Gretchen Hansen |
Alma mater | St. Olaf College |
Quie died on August 18, 2023, at his home in Wayzata, Minnesota, one month before his 100th birthday.[2]
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