Al Quie
American politician (1923-2023)
Albert Harold "Al" Quie (September 18, 1923 – August 18, 2023) was an American politician. He was the 35th Governor of Minnesota, from January 4, 1979 to January 3, 1983.[1] Quie was born in Dennison, Minnesota. From 1958 until 1979, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Al Quie | |
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| 35th Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 4, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Lieutenant | Lou Wangberg |
| Preceded by | Rudy Perpich |
| Succeeded by | Rudy Perpich |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 1st district | |
| In office February 18, 1958 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | August Andresen |
| Succeeded by | Arlen Erdahl |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Homer Covert |
| Succeeded by | Arnin Sundet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Harold Quie September 18, 1923 Dennison, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 2023 (aged 99) Wayzata, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Gretchen Hansen |
| Alma mater | St. Olaf College |
Quie died on August 18, 2023, at his home in Wayzata, Minnesota, one month before his 100th birthday.[2]
References
change- ↑ Al (Albert Harold) Quie : Governors of Minnesota Archived 2010-06-17 at the Wayback Machine. Mnhs.Org. Retrieved on September 18, 2011.
- ↑ Nelson, Emma (August 19, 2023). "Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie dies at age 99". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.| Preceded by John Malcolm Patterson |
Oldest living American governor June 4, 2021 – August 18, 2023 |
Succeeded by Jimmy Carter |