John Moses

Politician

Birthday June 12, 1885

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Norway

DEATH DATE Mar 3, 1945 (59)

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About

Norwegian-born politician who served as Governor of North Dakota from 1939-1945. He also served briefly as a Democratic member of the United States Senate.

Before Fame

At the age of twenty, he moved to the United States and secured a position with The Great Northern Railway. He later studied law at the University of North Dakota.

Trivia

He died two months after taking his seat in the United States Senate.

Family Life

He was born in Norway to Isabella Moses and Lutheran minister Henrik Moses. With his wife, Ethel Joslyn, he raised four children.

Associated With

He and Republican John Hoeven both served as Governor of North Dakota.