Culbert Olson | |
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![]() Olson in 1935 | |
29th Governor of California | |
In office January 2, 1939 – January 4, 1943 | |
Lieutenant | Ellis E. Patterson |
Preceded by | Frank Merriam |
Succeeded by | Earl Warren |
Member of the California Senate from the 38th district | |
In office January 7, 1935 – January 2, 1939 | |
Preceded by | J. W. McKinley |
Succeeded by | Robert W. Kenny |
Member of the Utah State Senate from the 6th district | |
In office January 8, 1917 – January 10, 1921 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Culbert Levy Olson November 7, 1876 Fillmore, Utah, U.S. |
Died | April 13, 1962 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 85)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Kate Jeremy
(m. 1905; died 1939) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Journalist, Lawyer |
Culbert Levy Olson (November 7, 1876 – April 13, 1962) was an American lawyer and politician. A Democratic Party member, Olson was involved in Utah and California politics and was elected as the 29th governor of California from 1939 to 1943. He was the first atheist governor of an American state.