Ruffin G. Pleasant | |
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36th Governor of Louisiana | |
In office May 9, 1916 – May 11, 1920 | |
Lieutenant | Fernand Mouton |
Preceded by | Luther E. Hall |
Succeeded by | John M. Parker |
30th Attorney General of Louisiana | |
In office 1912–1916 | |
Preceded by | Walter Guion |
Succeeded by | Adolphe V. Coco |
Personal details | |
Born | Shiloh, Union Parish Louisiana, USA | June 2, 1871
Died | September 12, 1937 Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana | (aged 66)
Resting place | Forest Park East Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anne Ector Pleasant |
Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
Occupation | Attorney |
Military service | |
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Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Ruffin Golson Pleasant (June 2, 1871 – September 12, 1937) was the 36th Governor of Louisiana, from 1916 to 1920, who is remembered for having mobilized his state for World War I. Prior to his governorship, Pleasant was the Louisiana attorney general from 1912 to 1916, and the city attorney of Shreveport from 1902 to 1908.