Nils P. Haugen
Nils P. Haugen | |
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Nils P. Haugen in 1912 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | John J. Jenkins |
| Constituency | Wisconsin's 10th district |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh H. Price |
| Succeeded by | Lyman E. Barnes |
| Constituency | Wisconsin's 8th district |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Pierce district | |
| In office January 6, 1879 – January 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Hawn |
| Succeeded by | Franklin L. Gilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1849 |
| Died | April 23, 1931 (aged 82) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Republican (Progressive) |
Nils Pederson Haugen (March 9, 1849 – April 23, 1931) was a Norwegian American immigrant, lawyer, and politician. He served four terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing western Wisconsin. He was a leading member of the Progressive Movement in Wisconsin and a national expert on tax reform. The village of Haugen, Wisconsin, in Barron County, was named after him.