Andrew Olaf Devold Explained

Andrew Olaf "Andy" "A.O." Devold (November 17, 1881 — December 12, 1939) was an American politician active in Minnesota.

Early life

Devold was born November 17, 1881, in Stockholm, Sweden.[1] He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1915 to 1918 and in the Minnesota Senate from 1919 to 1926 and again from 1931 until his death.[2] First elected on the ticket of the Socialist Party, he played a key role in founding the Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party.[3] He died in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December 12, 1939, age 58 years.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walter P.. Wolfe. In Memoriam: Andrew Olaf Devold (November 17, 1881 • December 12, 1939). Minnesota Legal History Project. September 4, 2022.
  2. Web site: Devold, Andrew Olaf "A.O., Andy". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. September 4, 2022.
  3. Bergman. Klas. Minnesota’s Scandinavian Political Legacy. 17. 1. July 20, 2019. Vesterheim. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Decorah, Iowa. September 5, 2022.

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