Milton C. Lightner
American politician – Minnesota -- "M.C." House 1921-30 (District 40); Senate 1931-54 (District 40)
About Milton C. Lightner
Lived 1886 – 1967 (aged 80). Milton C. Lightner was an American politician.
Milton Lightner (1887–1967) was an American politician and lawyer in the state of Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1921 to 1930 and the Minnesota Senate from 1931 to 1954. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Lightner was a major opponent of governor Floyd B. Olson, who Lightner attacked for not vetoing a single appropriations bill in his first term. Olson was the first governor to achieve this feat, which Lightner considered irresponsible.
In 1969, he was honored by the State Senate.
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Who was Milton C. Lightner?
American politician – Minnesota -- "M.C." House 1921-30 (District 40); Senate 1931-54 (District 40)
When was Milton C. Lightner born?
Milton C. Lightner was born on 13 December 1886 in Saint Paul.
When did Milton C. Lightner die?
Milton C. Lightner died on 11 March 1967.
What was Milton C. Lightner's occupation?
Milton C. Lightner was a politician.
What nationality was Milton C. Lightner?
Milton C. Lightner was American.
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