Floyd B. Olson
22nd governor of Minnesota (1891-1936) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 44
Floyd Bjørnstjerne "Skipper" Olson was an American politician and lawyer who served three-terms as the 22nd governor of Minnesota from January 6, 1931 until his death in office at the age of forty-four on August 22, 1936.
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A left-wing populist, Olson was a member of the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party, and the first member of the party to win the office of governor. He was a prominent governor of Minnesota and an influential American politician.
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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1936 · aged 44
