Edward Hanson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edward Hanson

U.S. Navy Vice admiral and Governor of American Samoa

Date of Birth: 12-Feb-1889

Place of Birth: Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

Date of Death: 18-Oct-1959

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Edward William Hanson (February 12, 1889 – October 18, 1959) was a United States Navy Vice admiral and the 28th Governor of American Samoa from June 26, 1938 to July 30, 1940.
As Governor of American Samoa, Hanson believed that the native Samoans had a good way of life, and did little to interfere with established practices on the islands.