Edward Salomon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Salomon

American politician

Date of Birth: 11-Aug-1828

Place of Birth: Ströbeck, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Date of Death: 21-Apr-1909

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Edward Salomon (August 11, 1828 – April 21, 1909) was a German American politician and the 8th Governor of Wisconsin, having ascended to office from the Lieutenant Governorship after the accidental drowning of his predecessor, Louis P.
Harvey.
He was the first Jewish Governor of Wisconsin.