Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus | |
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| 20th Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 5, 1921 – January 6, 1925 | |
| Lieutenant | Louis L. Collins |
| Preceded by | Joseph A. A. Burnquist |
| Succeeded by | Theodore Christianson |
| 8th Auditor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 5, 1915 – January 5, 1921 | |
| Governor | Winfield S. Hammond J. A. A. Burnquist |
| Preceded by | Samuel G. Iverson |
| Succeeded by | Ray P. Chase |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1883 Columbia County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | May 24, 1961 (aged 77) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Idelle Louise Haugen |
| Alma mater | Luther College University of Minnesota |
Jacob Aall Ottesen Preus (/prɔɪs/ PROYSS; August 28, 1883 – May 24, 1961) was an American politician. He served as the 8th state auditor of Minnesota from January 5, 1915, to January 5, 1921, and as the 20th Governor of Minnesota from January 5, 1921, to January 6, 1925. He was a Republican.