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American politician (1842-1923)

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Knute Nelson was a Norwegian-born American attorney and politician active in Wisconsin and Minnesota. S. House of Representatives and the United States Senate from Minnesota, and served as the 12th governor of Minnesota from 1893 to 1895.

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Knute Nelson, age 12, and his mother Ingebjørg Haldorsdatter Grotland, c. 1855.Knute Nelson, age 12, and his mother Ingebjørg Haldorsdatter Grotland, c. 1855.Civil war photograph of NelsonCivil war photograph of Nelson1882 print of Nelson1882 print of NelsonA statue of Nelson stands in front of the Minnesota State CapitolA statue of Nelson stands in front of the Minnesota State CapitolSketch portrait of Nelson as Senator-electSketch portrait of Nelson as Senator-electNelson in Voss, Norway.Nelson in Voss, Norway.Knute Nelson memorial sign in EvangerKnute Nelson memorial sign in Evanger

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Knute Nelson was a Norwegian-born American attorney and politician active in Wisconsin and Minnesota. A Republican, he served in state and national positions: he was elected to the Wisconsin and Minnesota legislatures and to the U.S. House of Representatives and the United States Senate from Minnesota, and served as the 12th governor of Minnesota from 1893 to 1895. Having served in the Senate for 28 years, 55 days, he is the longest-serving Senator in Minnesota's 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 1843 to 1923 · aged 80
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