Frank W. Hunt

Frank W. Hunt.

Frank William Hunt (born December 16, 1871 in Louisville , Kentucky , † November 25, 1906 in Boise , Idaho ) was an American politician and governor of the state of Idaho from 1901 to 1903 .

Early years and political advancement

Hunt attended Louisville public schools. He then moved to Idaho, where he worked in the mining industry. He joined the Democratic Party . Between 1892 and 1894 he was an MP in the Idaho House of Representatives . Hunt served as a captain in the US Army during the Spanish-American War . In 1900 he was elected governor of his state.

Governor of Idaho

Frank Hunt took up his new office on January 7, 1901. During his two-year tenure, Idaho made the eight-hour day law and government promoted trade and agriculture. On March 11, 1901, a law was passed that established the Academy of Idaho , now Idaho State University . After Hunt was not confirmed in his office in 1902, he resigned on January 5, 1903 from the office of governor. Then he retired from politics and devoted himself to his private interests in mining. He also became Vice President and General Manager of the Dewey Combination Lease Company . Frank Hunt died of pneumonia on November 25, 1906. He had two children with his wife, Ruth Maynard.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Hunt, Frank W.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Hunt, Frank William (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	December 16, 1871
PLACE OF BIRTH	Louisville , Kentucky
DATE OF DEATH	November 25, 1906
Place of death	Boise , Idaho