Hjalmar Petersen | |
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| 23rd Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office August 22, 1936 – January 4, 1937 | |
| Lieutenant | William B. Richardson (acting) |
| Preceded by | Floyd B. Olson |
| Succeeded by | Elmer Austin Benson |
| 28th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 8, 1935 – August 24, 1936 | |
| Governor | Floyd B. Olson |
| Preceded by | Konrad K. Solberg |
| Succeeded by | William B. Richardson |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1931–1934 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1890 Eskildstrup, Denmark |
| Died | March 29, 1968 (aged 78) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Farmer-Labor |
| Spouse(s) | Rigmore C. Wosgaard (1st), Medora Grandprey (2nd) |
| Profession | Politician |
Hjalmar Petersen (January 2, 1890 – March 29, 1968) was an American politician who served as the 23rd Governor of Minnesota.