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
35th Governor of Minnesota
In office
January 4, 1979 – January 3, 1983
LieutenantLou Wangberg
Preceded byRudy Perpich
Succeeded byRudy Perpich
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 1st district
In office
February 18, 1958 – January 3, 1979
Preceded byAugust Andresen
Succeeded byArlen Erdahl
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 18th district
In office
January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967
Preceded byHomer Covert
Succeeded byArnin Sundet
Personal details
Born
Albert Harold Quie

(1923-09-18)September 18, 1923
Dennison, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 2023(2023-08-18) (aged 99)
Wayzata, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Gretchen Hansen
Alma materSt. Olaf College

Quie died on August 18, 2023, at his home in Wayzata, Minnesota, one month before his 100th birthday.[2]

References change

  1. Al (Albert Harold) Quie : Governors of Minnesota Archived 2010-06-17 at the Wayback Machine. Mnhs.Org. Retrieved on September 18, 2011.
  2. Nelson, Emma (August 19, 2023). "Former Minnesota Gov. Al Quie dies at age 99". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 19, 2023.


Preceded by
John Malcolm Patterson
Oldest living American governor
June 4, 2021 – August 18, 2023
Succeeded by
Jimmy Carter