Oswald West

Oswald West
14th Governor of Oregon
In office
January 11, 1911 – January 12, 1915
Preceded byJay Bowerman
Succeeded byJames Withycombe
Personal details
Born(1873-05-20)May 20, 1873
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
DiedAugust 22, 1960(1960-08-22) (aged 87)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMabel West
ProfessionBanker and lawyer

Oswald West (May 20, 1873 – August 22, 1960) was an American businessman, lawyer, and politician who served as the 14th governor of Oregon from 1911 to 1915. A member of the Democratic Party, West supported progressive reforms like women's suffrage and prohibition. He is also noted for his conservation policies, including the creation of statewide forestry and wildlife management bodies, as well as the protection of Oregon’s ocean beaches for public use.

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