Warren P. Knowles

American politician

Warren Perley Knowles III (August 19, 1908 – May 1, 1993), was an American lawyer and politician. He was the 36th Governor of Wisconsin. He was the 32nd and 34th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.

Warren P. Knowles
37th Governor of Wisconsin
In office
January 4, 1965 – January 4, 1971
LieutenantPatrick Lucey
Jack B. Olson
Preceded byJohn W. Reynolds
Succeeded byPatrick Lucey
32nd and 34th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
In office
January 2, 1961 – January 7, 1963
GovernorGaylord Nelson
Preceded byPhilleo Nash
Succeeded byJack B. Olson
In office
January 3, 1955 – January 5, 1959
GovernorWalter Kohler Jr.
Vernon Thomson
Preceded byGeorge M. Smith
Succeeded byPhilleo Nash
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 10th district
In office
January 1, 1941 – January 3, 1955
Preceded byKenneth S. White
Succeeded byRobert P. Knowles
Member of the St. Croix County
Board of Supervisors
In office
1936–1940
Personal details
Born(1908-08-19)August 19, 1908
River Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 1993(1993-05-01) (aged 84)
Black River Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeGreenwood Cemetery
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Dorothy Guidry
(m. 1943; div. 1968)
RelativesRobert P. Knowles (brother)
Alma materCarleton College
University of Wisconsin Law School
ProfessionAttorney
Banker
Politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Rank Lieutenant
UnitUSS Nevada
Battles/warsWorld War II

Knowles died from a heart attack while at an event in Black River Falls, Wisconsin on May 1, 1993 at the age of 84.[1][2]

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