Allen I. Olson
Allen I. Olson | |
|---|---|
Olson in 1981 | |
| 28th Governor of North Dakota | |
| In office January 6, 1981 – January 1, 1985 | |
| Lieutenant | Ernest Sands |
| Preceded by | Art Link |
| Succeeded by | George Sinner |
| 25th Attorney General of North Dakota | |
| In office 1973–1980 | |
| Governor | Art Link |
| Preceded by | Helgi Johanneson |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wefald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Allen Ingvar Olson November 5, 1938 Rolla, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 2025 (aged 87) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara Benner Olson |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1963–1967 |
| Unit | U.S. Army JAG Corps |
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Allen Ingvar Olson (November 5, 1938 – December 26, 2025) was an American Republican politician and attorney who served from 1981 to 1985 as the 28th governor of North Dakota. He defeated incumbent Arthur A. Link in the 1980 election and served one term.