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Harold Groves

1897 – 1969

American politician and economics professor

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About Harold Groves

Lived 1897 – 1969 (aged 72). Harold Groves was an American politician, university teacher and economist.

Harold Martin Groves (October 3, 1897 – December 2, 1969) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography Groves was born on October 3, 1897, in Lodi, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Harvard Law School. From 1927 to 1968, he was a member of the faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Groves died on December 2, 1969.

Political career Groves was a member of the Senate from 1932 to 1936, at which time he was succeeded by Fred Risser. Previously, he was a member of the Assembly from 1930 to 1932. He was affiliated with the Wisconsin Progressive Party. One of his achievements in Wisconsin was the passage of the first unemployment compensation law in the United States, dubbed the Groves Law, in the early 1930s.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Harvard Law School
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Wisconsin, Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Employers
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Also known as
Harold Martin Groves

People in Harold Groves's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harold Groves?

American politician and economics professor

When was Harold Groves born?

Harold Groves was born on 3 October 1897 in Lodi.

When did Harold Groves die?

Harold Groves died on 2 December 1969.

What was Harold Groves's occupation?

Harold Groves was a politician, university teacher and economist.

What nationality was Harold Groves?

Harold Groves was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harold Groves

· Wikidata: Q16006574

· DBpedia: Harold Groves

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