Ruffin G. Pleasant
American politician (1871–1937) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ruffin Golson Pleasant (June 2, 1871 – September 12, 1937) was the 36th Governor of Louisiana, from 1916 to 1920, who is remembered for having mobilized his state for World War I. Prior to his governorship, Pleasant was the Louisiana attorney general from 1912 to 1916, and the city attorney of Shreveport from 1902 to 1908.
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Ruffin G. Pleasant | |
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36th Governor of Louisiana | |
In office May 9, 1916 – May 11, 1920 | |
Lieutenant | Fernand Mouton |
Preceded by | Luther E. Hall |
Succeeded by | John M. Parker |
30th Attorney General of Louisiana | |
In office 1912–1916 | |
Preceded by | Walter Guion |
Succeeded by | Adolphe V. Coco |
Personal details | |
Born | (1871-06-02)June 2, 1871 Shiloh, Union Parish Louisiana, USA |
Died | September 12, 1937(1937-09-12) (aged 66) Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana |
Resting place | Forest Park East Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anne Ector Pleasant |
Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
Occupation | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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