Frank Merriam
Governor of California (1865-1955) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 89
Frank Finley Merriam was an American Republican politician who served as the 28th governor of California from June 2, 1934, until January 2, 1939.
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Assuming the governorship at the height of the Great Depression following the death of Governor James Rolph, Merriam defeated Democratic nominee Upton Sinclair in the 1934 election. Merriam also served as the State Auditor of Iowa from 1900 to 1903, and served in both the Iowa and California state legislatures.
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United States
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Deceased
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Lived 1865 to 1955 · aged 89
