20th century American lawyer and politician, 27th Governor of Wisconsin
Philip La Follette
27th and 29th Governor of Wisconsin
In office January 7, 1935 – January 2, 1939
Lieutenant
Thomas J. O'Malley
Henry Gunderson
Herman Ekern
Preceded by
Albert G. Schmedeman
Succeeded by
Julius P. Heil
In office January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933
Lieutenant
Henry A. Huber
Preceded by
Walter J. Kohler, Sr.
Succeeded by
Albert G. Schmedeman
District Attorney of Dane County
In office January 1, 1925 – January 1, 1927
Preceded by
Theodore G. Lewis
Succeeded by
Glenn D. Roberts
Personal details
Born
Philip Fox La Follette
(1897-05-08)May 8, 1897 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died
August 18, 1965(1965-08-18) (aged 68) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place
Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin
Political party
Wisconsin Progressive (1934-1946)
Republican (before 1934)
Spouses
Isabel Bacon
(m. 1923–1963; died 1973)
Children
3
Parents
Robert M. La Follette, Sr. (father)
Belle Case La Follette (mother)
Relatives
Robert M. La Follette, Jr. (brother)
Fola La Follette (sister)
Bronson La Follette (nephew)
La Follette family
Alma mater
University of Wisconsin
Profession
Lawyer
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Army
Years of service
1918, 1942–1945
Rank
Lt. Colonel
Unit
South West Pacific Command
Battles/wars
World War I
World War II
Philip Fox La Follette (May 8, 1897 – August 18, 1965) was an American politician. He was the 27th and 29th Governor of Wisconsin, as well as one of the founders of the Wisconsin Progressive Party.
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