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James Rolph

California politician (1869-1934) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 64

James "Sunny Jim" Rolph Jr. was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to a single term as the 27th governor of California from January 6, 1931, until his death on June 2, 1934, at the height of the Great Depression.

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Previously, Rolph had been the 30th mayor of San Francisco from January 8, 1912, until his resignation in 1931 to become governor. Rolph remains the longest-serving mayor in San Francisco history.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1934 · aged 64

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