Henry Horner

Henry Horner (November 30, 1878 – October 6, 1940) was an American-Democrat politician. He was the 28th Governor of Illinois, serving from January 9, 1933 through October 6, 1940, when he died in office. Horner was the first Jewish governor of Illinois. A park is named after him, Horner Park.

Henry Horner
28th Governor of Illinois
In office January 9, 1933 – October 6, 1940
Lieutenant	Thomas Donovan, John Henry Stelle
Preceded by	Louis L. Emmerson
Succeeded by	John Henry Stelle
Personal details
Born	(1878-11-30)November 30, 1878 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	October 6, 1940(1940-10-06) (aged 61) Winnetka, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic Party
Residence	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Chicago

Horner was born on November 30, 1878 in Chicago, Illinois.^[1] He studied at the University of Chicago. He later came back to Chicago five months later. He died in Winnetka, Illinois on October 6, 1940, aged 61.