Francis E. McGovern
American politician
Died when: 80 years 115 days (963 months)Star Sign: Aquarius
Francis Edward McGovern (January 21, 1866 – May 16, 1946) was an American lawyer and politician from Wisconsin.He served as the 22nd Governor of Wisconsin from 1911 to 1915.
In 1911 especially he sponsored a major series of progressive achievements through the legislature.Originally a close ally of Senator Robert M.
La Follette, the two progressive leaders held an uneasy truce for McGovern's reelection in 1912.The two became bitter enemies in 1913-1916 and McGovern lost his bids for office and retired from poliitics.
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