John S. Pillsbury

John Sargent Pillsbury (July 29, 1827 – October 18, 1901) was an American politician, businessman, and philanthropist. A Republican, he served as the eighth Governor of Minnesota from 1876 to 1882. He was a co-founder of the Pillsbury Company.

John Sargent Pillsbury
8th Governor of Minnesota
In office
January 7, 1876  January 10, 1882
LieutenantJames Wakefield
Charles A. Gilman
Preceded byCushman Davis
Succeeded byLucius Frederick Hubbard
Personal details
Born(1827-07-29)July 29, 1827
Sutton, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 1901(1901-10-18) (aged 74)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Resting placeLakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMahala Fisk (1832–1910)
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