Cary A. Hardee | |
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23rd Governor of Florida | |
In office January 4, 1921 – January 6, 1925 | |
Preceded by | Sidney J. Catts |
Succeeded by | John W. Martin |
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1915–1917 | |
Preceded by | Ion Farris |
Succeeded by | George H. Wilder |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office 1915–1919 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Taylor County, Florida, U.S. | November 13, 1876
Died | November 21, 1957 Live Oak, Florida, U.S. | (aged 81)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Maude Randell Hardee |
Cary Augustus Hardee (November 13, 1876 – November 21, 1957) was an American educator, lawyer, legislator, and banker who served as the 23rd governor of Florida. He supported limiting educational opportunities for blacks and defunded Florida A&M.