Edwin T. Meredith
Edwin T. Meredith | |
|---|---|
| 6th United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
| In office February 2, 1920 – March 4, 1921 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | David F. Houston |
| Succeeded by | Harry Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edwin Thomas Meredith December 23, 1876 Avoca, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1928 (aged 51) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Edna Elliott |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Des Moines University |
Edwin Thomas Meredith (December 23, 1876 – June 17, 1928) was an American entrepreneur, founder of the Meredith Corporation and also served as the U.S. secretary of agriculture in President Woodrow Wilson's administration.