Francis M. Drake
Francis M. Drake | |
|---|---|
| 16th Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 16, 1896 – January 13, 1898 | |
| Lieutenant | |
| Preceded by | Frank D. Jackson |
| Succeeded by | L. M. Shaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1830 Rushville, Illinois, US |
| Died | November 20, 1903 (aged 72) Centerville, Iowa, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary Jane Lord
(m. 1855; died 1883) |
| Relations | Theodora d'Albert, Duchess of Chaulnes (granddaughter) |
| Children | 7 |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | April 1861- August 24, 1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 36th Iowa Infantry |
| Battles/wars | |
Francis Marion Drake (December 30, 1830 – November 20, 1903) was an American merchant, lawyer, banker and politician. He fought in the American Civil War and later became the 16th Governor of Iowa. He is the namesake of Drake University.