Francis M. Drake

Francis M. Drake
16th Governor of Iowa
In office January 16, 1896 – January 13, 1898
Governor	Matt Parrott
Preceded by	Frank D. Jackson
Succeeded by	L. M. Shaw
Personal details
Born	(1830-12-30)December 30, 1830 Rushville, Illinois, US
Died	November 20, 1903(1903-11-20) (aged 72) Centerville, Iowa, US
Political party	Republican
Relations	Theodora d'Albert, Duchess of Chaulnes (granddaughter)
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Francis Marion Drake (December 30, 1830 – November 20, 1903) was an American merchant, lawyer, banker and politician. He fought in the American Civil War and later became the 16th Governor of Iowa. He is the namesake of Drake University.