Frank Orren Lowden
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Frank Orren Lowden (January 26, 1861– March 20, 1943) was an American political figure. Born in Sunrise Township, Minnesota, he lived in Iowa from the age of 7 until his graduation from Iowa State University in 1885. He graduated from Chicago, Illinois' Union College of Law in 1887, and was admitted to the bar the same year. His wife, Florence, was the daughter of George Pullman. He died in Tucson, Arizona and is buried in Graceland Cemetery in Chicago.
[edit] Political Career
He was a Congressional representative from Illinois, from 1906 until 1911.
He was the Governor of Illinois from 1917 to 1921, during which he won wide notice for the major reorganization of state government he spearheaded. He was a leading candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 1920, but ultimately lost to Warren G. Harding. In 1924 he declined the Republican nomination for Vice President.
[edit] Legacy
The following are named after Governor Lowden: Camp Lowden Boy Scout Camp, Lowden State Park and Lowden-Miller State Forest, all near Oregon, Illinois; and Lowden Hall, located on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
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| Preceded by: Edward F. Dunne |
Governor of Illinois 1917–1921 |
Succeeded by: Len Small |
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