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James Rolph

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California politician (1869-1934)

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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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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. 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.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1869 to 1934 · aged 64
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