Archie Alexander
Archibald Alphonso Alexander (May 14, 1888 – January 4, 1958) was an American architect and engineer. He was an early African-American graduate of the University of Iowa and the first to graduate from the University of Iowa's College of Engineering. He was also a governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Archie Alexander | |
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| Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| In office April 9, 1954 – August 31, 1955 | |
| President | Dwight Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Morris de Castro |
| Succeeded by | Charles Claunch (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1888 Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 1958 (aged 69) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Audra Linzy (m. 1913) |
| Education |
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