Frank Merriam
Politician
1865 – 1955
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Who was Frank Merriam?
Frank Finley Merriam was an American politician who served as the 28th governor of California from June 2, 1934 until January 2, 1939. Assuming the governorship at the height of the Great Depression following the death of Governor James Rolph, Merriam famously defeated former Socialist Party member and Democratic candidate for Governor Upton Sinclair in the 1934 general elections. Merriam also served as the Iowa State Auditor 1900-1903, and served in the Iowa and California state legislatures.
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- Born
- Dec 22, 1865
Hopkinton - Spouses
- Religion
- Presbyterianism
- Profession
- Education
- Lenox College
- Died
- Apr 25, 1955
Long Beach
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on July 23, 2013
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