Philip La Follette
Philip La Follette | |
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La Follette in 1935 | |
| 27th and 29th Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1935 – January 2, 1939 | |
| Lieutenant | |
| Preceded by | Albert G. Schmedeman |
| Succeeded by | Julius P. Heil |
| In office January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Lieutenant | Henry A. Huber |
| Preceded by | Walter J. Kohler Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Albert G. Schmedeman |
| District Attorney of Dane County | |
| In office January 1, 1925 – January 1, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore G. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Glenn D. Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Fox La Follette May 8, 1897 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 1965 (aged 68) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1918, 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Lt. Colonel |
| Unit | South West Pacific Command |
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Philip Fox La Follette (May 8, 1897 – August 18, 1965) was an American politician who served during the 1930s as the 27th and 29th governor of Wisconsin. La Follette first served as a Republican from 1931 until 1933, where he lost renomination in 1932. He later served again as a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party, from 1935 until 1939, where he was defeated for re-election in 1938. Following his defeat in 1932, he helped found the Wisconsin Progressive Party and the National Progressives of America in 1938.