About Peter Nelson
Lived 1852 – 1928 (aged 75). Peter Nelson was an American politician.
Peter Nelson (November 26, 1852 – October 22, 1928) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Nelson was born on November 26, 1852, in Jutland, Denmark. He was a Republican. He was elected to the Assembly in 1892. That year, he was also elected as an alderman of Racine, Wisconsin. Previously, Nelson had been elected to the county board of supervisors of Racine County, Wisconsin in 1889.
He moved to Los Angeles in 1922 and died there on October 22, 1928. He was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery.
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Who was Peter Nelson?
Danish-American politician
When was Peter Nelson born?
Peter Nelson was born on 26 November 1852 in Jutland.
When did Peter Nelson die?
Peter Nelson died on 22 October 1928 in Los Angeles.
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Peter Nelson was a politician.
What nationality was Peter Nelson?
Peter Nelson was American.
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