Francis Marion Drake | |
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| 16th Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 16, 1896 – January 13, 1898 | |
| Governor | Matt Parrott |
| Preceded by | Frank D. Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Leslie M. Shaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1830 Rushville, Illinois |
| Died | November 20, 1903 (aged 72) Centerville, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Theodora d'Albert, Duchess of Chaulnes (granddaughter) |
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Francis Marion Drake (December 30, 1830 – November 20, 1903) was an American merchant, lawyer, banker and politician. He fought in the American Civil War and later became the 16th Governor of Iowa. He is the namesake of Drake University.