Frank M. Dixon | |
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40th Governor of Alabama | |
In office January 17, 1939 – January 19, 1943 | |
Lieutenant | Albert A. Carmichael |
Preceded by | Bibb Graves |
Succeeded by | Chauncey Sparks |
Personal details | |
Born | Frank Murray Dixon July 25, 1892 Oakland, California, U.S. |
Died | October 11, 1965 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | (aged 73)
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Juliet Perry |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Branch/service | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Frank Murray Dixon (July 25, 1892 – October 11, 1965) was an American Democratic politician. He served as the 40th governor of Alabama from 1939 to 1943 and is most known for reorganizing the state government and reforming the way property taxes were assessed.