Frank Steunenberg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Frank Steunenberg

American politician

Date of Birth: 08-Aug-1861

Place of Birth: Keokuk, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 30-Dec-1905

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Frank Steunenberg

  • Frank Steunenberg (August 8, 1861 – December 30, 1905) was the fourth Governor of the State of Idaho, serving from 1897 until 1901.
  • He is perhaps best known for his 1905 assassination by one-time union member Harry Orchard, who was also a paid informant for the Cripple Creek Mine Owners' Association.
  • Orchard attempted to implicate leaders of the radical Western Federation of Miners in the assassination.
  • The labor leaders were found not guilty in two trials, but Orchard spent the rest of his life in prison.

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