Robert M. La Follette
American progressive politician from Wisconsin (1855–1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Marion "Fighting Bob" La Follette, Sr. (June 14, 1855 – June 18, 1925) was an American Republican. He was a Senator from Wisconsin from January 2, 1906 until his death on June 18, 1925. He ran for President in 1924, but lost. If La Follette won he would have been the seventh President to die in office. He is thought to be one of the greatest Senators of American History.
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Robert M. La Follette | |
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United States Senator from Wisconsin | |
In office January 2, 1906 – June 18, 1925 | |
Preceded by | Joseph V. Quarles |
Succeeded by | Robert M. La Follette, Jr. |
20th Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 7, 1901 – January 1, 1906 | |
Lieutenant | Jesse Stone (1901–1902) |
Preceded by | Edward Scofield |
Succeeded by | James O. Davidson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1885 – March 4, 1891 | |
Preceded by | Burr W. Jones |
Succeeded by | Allen R. Bushnell |
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Born | Robert Marion La Follette (1855-06-14)June 14, 1855 Primrose, Wisconsin |
Died | June 18, 1925(1925-06-18) (aged 70) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Republican Progressive |
Spouse(s) | Belle Case La Follette (1881-1925) |
Children | Fola La Follette, Robert M. La Follette, Jr., Philip La Follette, Mary La Follette |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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La Follette was born on June 14, 1855 in Primrose, Wisconsin. He is of English-Scottish-French descent. He studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. La Follette was married to Belle Case Le Follette from 1881 until his death in 1925. They had four children. La Follette died on June 18, 1925 in Washington, D.C. from a heart disease, aged 70.[1]