Charles A. Sprague | |
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| 22nd Governor of Oregon | |
| In office January 9, 1939 – January 11, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Charles H. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Earl Snell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1887 Lawrence, Kansas |
| Died | March 13, 1969 (aged 81) Salem, Oregon |
| Resting place | Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum, Salem, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Blanche Chamberlain |
| Alma mater | Monmouth College |
| Profession | Politician |
Charles Arthur Sprague (November 12, 1887 – March 13, 1969) was the 22nd Governor of the US state of Oregon from 1939 to 1943. He was also the editor and publisher of the Oregon Statesman from 1929 to 1969. Sprague High School in Salem, Oregon is named after him.[1]
He was also a direct descendant to two Rhode Island Governors, William Sprague III and William Sprague IV.
- ^ Sprague High School – Home of the Olympians Archived October 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine