Family Father
Aaron Meier
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q373337 · wikidata
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Julius Meier
1874-12-31 – 1937-07-14
Life & Legacy
Julius L. Meier (December 31, 1874 – July 14, 1937) was an American businessman, civic leader, and politician in the state of Oregon. The son of the Meier & Frank department store founder, he would become a lawyer before entering the family business in Portland. Politically an independent, Meier served a single term as the 20th governor of Oregon from 1931 to 1935. He is the only independent to be elected Governor of Oregon, as well as the state’s first Jewish governor.
Occupation & Career
lawyer, politician, businessperson, entrepreneur, governor, jurist
Education
University of Oregon School of Law
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
University of Oregon School of Law
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q373337 — wikidata View source
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