William Spry
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William Spry (January 11, 1864 – April 21, 1929) was an American politician who was the third governor of the State of Utah. He is the namesake of the William Spry Agriculture Building that houses the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
Quick Facts 34th Commissioner of the General Land Office, President ...
William Spry | |
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34th Commissioner of the General Land Office | |
In office March 22, 1921 – April 21, 1929 | |
President | Warren G. Harding Calvin Coolidge Herbert Hoover |
Preceded by | Clay Tallman |
Succeeded by | Charles C. Moore |
Chair of the National Governors Association | |
In office August 24, 1915 – December 14, 1916 | |
Preceded by | David I. Walsh |
Succeeded by | Arthur Capper |
3rd Governor of Utah | |
In office January 4, 1909 – January 1, 1917 | |
Preceded by | John Christopher Cutler |
Succeeded by | Simon Bamberger |
Personal details | |
Born | (1864-01-11)January 11, 1864 Windsor, England, UK |
Died | April 21, 1929(1929-04-21) (aged 65) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Wrathall |
Children | 3 |
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