Philip La Follette
20th century American lawyer and politician, 27th Governor of Wisconsin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philip Fox La Follette (May 8, 1897 – August 18, 1965) was an American politician. He was the 27th and 29th Governor of Wisconsin, as well as one of the founders of the Wisconsin Progressive Party.
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Philip La Follette | |
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27th and 29th Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 7, 1935 – January 2, 1939 | |
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Preceded by | Albert G. Schmedeman |
Succeeded by | Julius P. Heil |
In office January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933 | |
Lieutenant | Henry A. Huber |
Preceded by | Walter J. Kohler, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Albert G. Schmedeman |
District Attorney of Dane County | |
In office January 1, 1925 – January 1, 1927 | |
Preceded by | Theodore G. Lewis |
Succeeded by | Glenn D. Roberts |
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Born | Philip Fox La Follette (1897-05-08)May 8, 1897 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | August 18, 1965(1965-08-18) (aged 68) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
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Children | 3 |
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Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
Profession | Lawyer |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1918, 1942–1945 |
Rank | Lt. Colonel |
Unit | South West Pacific Command |
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