1895 - 1985
Elmer Austin Benson American Attorney
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| First Name |
Elmer
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| Middle Name |
Austin
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| Last Name |
Benson
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| Birthday |
22nd September, 1895
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| Birthplace |
Appleton, Minnesota
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| Died |
13th March, 1985
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| Place of Death |
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Attorney
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Elmer Austin Benson (September 22, 1895 – March 13, 1985) was an American lawyer and politician from Minnesota.
In 1935, Elmer Benson was appointed to the U.S. Senate following the death of Thomas Schall.
He served as the 24th Governor of Minnesota, defeating Republican Martin Nelson in a landslide victory in Minnesota's 1936 gubernatorial election.
He lost the governorship two years later following his defeat to Republican Harold Stassen in the 1938 gubernatorial election.
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