Harry A. Sieben | |
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49th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office January 1981 – January 1985 | |
Preceded by | Fred C. Norton |
Succeeded by | David M. Jennings |
Acting Adjutant General of Minnesota National Guard | |
In office August 2003 – November 2003 | |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office January 1971 – January 1985 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Hastings, Minnesota | November 24, 1943
Political party | DFL |
Relations | Harry Sieben Sr. (father) James Sieben (uncle) Mike Sieben (brother) Katie Sieben (niece) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Winona State College (BA) University of Minnesota (JD) |
Harry A. "Tex" Sieben, Jr. (born November 24, 1943) is a retired American politician and general who served in senior positions in the Legislature and National Guard of the state of Minnesota.
Sieben served fourteen years in the House, including four years as the Speaker.[1]
Sieben's military career spanned 35 years of active, reserve, and National Guard duty, culminating with a period of service as acting Adjutant General, the highest-ranking officer, of the Minnesota National Guard.[2] Sieben retired as a two-star, major general.[3]