Al Quie
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 |
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Quie died on August 18, 2023, at his home in Wayzata, Minnesota, one month before his 100th birthday.[2]
Al Quie Media
- President Lyndon B. Johnson Signing HR 18763.jpg
Quie and other members of Congress attend the signing of the Handicapped Children's Early Education Assistance Act on September 30, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson
References
- ↑ 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.
| Preceded by John Malcolm Patterson |
Oldest living American governor June 4, 2021 – August 18, 2023 |
Succeeded by Jimmy Carter |