Gilbert Pierce | |
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| United States Senator from North Dakota | |
| In office November 25, 1889 – March 4, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Hansbrough |
| Governor of the Dakota Territory | |
| In office June 25, 1884 – February 5, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Nehemiah G. Ordway |
| Succeeded by | Louis K. Church |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1868 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gilbert Ashville Pierce January 11, 1839 East Otto, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 1901 (aged 62) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Chicago |
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Gilbert Ashville Pierce (January 11, 1839 – February 15, 1901) was an American author, journalist, playwright, and a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, the eighth Governor of Dakota Territory (serving from 1884 to 1887), and representative for North Dakota in the United States Senate.[1] Pierce County, North Dakota was named in his honor.[2]
- ^ Governors of North Dakota, Gilbert A. Pierce
- ^ "County History". Official Portal for North Dakota State Government. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2011.