Allen I. Olson

American lawyer and politician

Allen Ingvar Olson (born November 5, 1938) is an American Republican politician and attorney. He was the 28th Governor of North Dakota from 1981 to 1985.[1]

Allen I. Olson
Allen Olson in 1981
28th Governor of North Dakota
In office
January 6, 1981 – January 1, 1985
LieutenantErnest Sands
Preceded byArthur A. Link
Succeeded byGeorge Sinner
25th Attorney General of North Dakota
In office
1973–1980
GovernorArthur A. Link
Preceded byHelgi Johanneson
Succeeded byRobert Wefald
Personal details
Born (1938-11-05) November 5, 1938 (age 85)
Rolla, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Barbara Benner Olson
Children3
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1963-1967
UnitJudge Advocate General's Corps

References change

  1. "Allen Olson". Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010.