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Leo Elthon
1898-06-09 – 1967-04-16
Life & Legacy
Leo Hobson Elthon (June 9, 1898 – April 16, 1967) was the 32nd governor of Iowa from November 21, 1954 to January 13, 1955. Elthon had been elected the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa in November 1952, and filled the unexpired term of Governor William S. Beardsley, who died in office.
Occupation & Career
politician, teacher, governor, mayor
Education
Augsburg University; Iowa State University
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Augsburg University · Iowa State University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1753609 — wikidata View source
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