John Lind (politician)
John Lind | |
|---|---|
Lind c. 1899–1901 | |
| 14th Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 2, 1899 – January 7, 1901 | |
| Lieutenant | Lyndon Ambrose Smith |
| Preceded by | David Marston Clough |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Rinnah Van Sant |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | James Wakefield |
| Succeeded by | James McCleary |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | Loren Fletcher |
| Succeeded by | Loren Fletcher |
| Constituency | 5th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 25, 1854 |
| Died | September 18, 1930 (aged 76) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lakewood Cemetery |
| Party | Republican (1886–1898) Democratic (after 1898) |
| Spouse | Alice A. Shepard |
| Relations | Alexander P. Anderson (cousin) |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Law School |
| Profession | educator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 12th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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Johannes "John" Lind, Also known as "Honest John", (March 25, 1854 – September 18, 1930) was an American politician from Minnesota. He served as the 14th governor of Minnesota from 1899 to 1901 and represented the state in the United States Congress for four terms. Lind also played an important role in the Mexican Revolution as an envoy for President Woodrow Wilson.