Francis E. McGovern | |
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| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office September 12, 1911 – November 10, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus E. Willson |
| Succeeded by | David I. Walsh |
| 22nd Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 2, 1911 – January 4, 1915 | |
| Lieutenant | Thomas Morris |
| Preceded by | James O. Davidson |
| Succeeded by | Emanuel L. Philipp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1866 Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 1946 (aged 80) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Home Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican (Before 1934) Democratic (1934–1946) |
| Education | University of Wisconsin (BA) |
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Francis Edward McGovern (January 21, 1866 – May 16, 1946) was an American lawyer and politician from Wisconsin. He served as the 22nd Governor of Wisconsin from 1911 to 1915. In 1911 especially he sponsored a major series of progressive achievements through the legislature. Originally a close ally of Senator Robert M. La Follette, the two progressive leaders held an uneasy truce for McGovern's reelection in 1912. The two became bitter enemies in 1913-1916 and McGovern lost his bids for office and retired from politics.[1]