Frank A. Briggs

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Frank A. Briggs (September 15, 1858 in Hennepin County, MinnesotaAugust 9, 1898 in Bismarck, North Dakota) was an American politician who served as the Republican Governor of North Dakota from 1897 to 1898. Briggs became the first state governor to die in office in 1898 when he died at just 39 from tuberculosis.[1]

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Preceded by
Arthur W. Porter
North Dakota State Auditor
18951896
Succeeded by
Nathan B. Hannum
Preceded by
Roger Allin
Governor of North Dakota
18971898
Succeeded by
Joseph M. Devine
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