Frank O. Lowden

Frank Orren Lowden (January 26, 1861 – March 20, 1943) was an American Republican Party politician. He was the 25th Governor of Illinois from 1917 until 1921. He was also a United States Representative from Illinois from 1906 until 1911. He was also a candidate for the Republican nominations for President of the United States in 1920 and 1928.

Frank O. Lowden
Official Portrait, c. 1917
25th Governor of Illinois
In office January 8, 1917 – January 10, 1921
Lieutenant	John G. Oglesby
Preceded by	Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne
Succeeded by	Len Small
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 13th district
In office November 6, 1906 – March 3, 1911
Preceded by	Robert R. Hitt
Succeeded by	John C. McKenzie
Personal details
Born	Frank Orren Lowden (1861-01-26)January 26, 1861 Sunrise, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	March 20, 1943(1943-03-20) (aged 82) Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Resting place	Graceland Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Florence Pullman (1896–1937)
Children	3
Education	University of Iowa (BA) Northwestern University (LLB)
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Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	National Guard
Years of service	1898–1903
Rank	Lieutenant colonel
Unit	First Regiment Infantry, Illinois National Guard

Frank O. Lowden Media

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  Lowden as lieutenant colonel of the First Regiment Infantry of the Illinois National Guard c. 1898–1903

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  Portrait by Harris & Ewing c. 1906–1911

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  Governor Lowden at his desk, 1919

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  Time cover, October 15, 1923

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  Lowden's grave at Graceland Cemetery

Other websites

• United States Congress. Frank O. Lowden (id: L000472). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.