Edward Salomon | |
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| 8th Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office April 19, 1862 – January 4, 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Louis P. Harvey |
| Succeeded by | James T. Lewis |
| 8th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 6, 1862 – April 19, 1862 | |
| Governor | Louis P. Harvey |
| Preceded by | Butler G. Noble |
| Succeeded by | Wyman Spooner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1828 Ströbeck, Prussia (now Germany) |
| Died | April 21, 1909 (aged 80) Frankfurt, Germany |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1860) Republican (1860–1909) |
| Spouse | Elise Nebel |
| Relatives | Charles Eberhard Salomon (brother) Frederich Salomon (brother) Edward S. Salomon (cousin) |
| Education | University of Berlin |
Edward Salomon (August 11, 1828 – April 21, 1909) was a Jewish American politician and the 8th governor of Wisconsin, having ascended to office from the lieutenant governorship after the accidental drowning of his predecessor, Louis P. Harvey. He was the first Jewish governor of Wisconsin.