Gilbert N. Haugen
Gilbert Nelson Haugen (April 21, 1859 – July 18, 1933) was a seventeen-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 4th congressional district, then located in northeastern Iowa. For nearly five years, he was the longest-serving member of the House. Born before the American Civil War, and first elected to Congress in the 19th century, Haugen served until his defeat in the 1932 Franklin D. Roosevelt landslide.
Gilbert N. Haugen | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Updegraff |
| Succeeded by | Fred Biermann |
| 33rd Dean of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office May 16, 1928 – March 4, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas S. Butler |
| Succeeded by | Edward W. Pou |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1894–1898 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1859 Orfordville, Wisconsin, United States |
| Died | July 18, 1933 (aged 74) Northwood, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Banker |
From 1928 to 1933, he was the longest-serving member of the House and was the Dean of the United States House of Representatives.
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