Edwin T. Meredith | |
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6th United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
In office February 2, 1920 – March 4, 1921 | |
President | Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | David F. Houston |
Succeeded by | Harry Wallace |
Personal details | |
Born | Edwin Thomas Meredith December 23, 1876 Avoca, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | June 17, 1928 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | (aged 51)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Edna Elliott |
Children | 2 |
Education | Des Moines University |
Edwin Thomas Meredith (December 23, 1876 – June 17, 1928) was an American entrepreneur, founder of the Meredith Corporation and also served as the U.S. secretary of agriculture in President Woodrow Wilson's administration.[1]