About William O'Brien
Lived 1930 – 2007 (aged 77). William O'Brien was an American politician.
William J. "Bill" O'Brien (February 19, 1930 in Jacksonville, Florida – June 25, 2007) was a Minnesota Republican politician, who served as Minnesota State Auditor and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. O'Brien also unsuccessfully sought the office of Minnesota Secretary of State.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, O'Brien moved to Minnesota in his youth. He graduated from St. Paul Academy, and went on to college at Cornell University, where he studied mechanical engineering. He returned to Minnesota to complete his education, earning a degree in finance. He later worked as an investment counselor.
O'Brien was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1962, and again in 1964. In 1969, he was appointed to the office of Minnesota State Auditor by governor Harold LeVander.
O'Brien had four daughters and one stepdaughter; he was married twice. He died in 2007.
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Who was William O'Brien?
American politician in Minnesota
When was William O'Brien born?
William O'Brien was born on 19 February 1930 in Jacksonville, Florida.
When did William O'Brien die?
William O'Brien died on 25 June 2007 in Duluth.
What was William O'Brien's occupation?
William O'Brien was a politician.
What nationality was William O'Brien?
William O'Brien was American.
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· DBpedia: William O'Brien (Minnesota politician)
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