Warren P. Knowles
| Warren Perley Knowles | |
|---|---|
| 37th Governor of Wisconsin | |
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In office January 4, 1965 – January 4, 1971 |
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| Lieutenant | Patrick Lucey Jack B. Olson |
| Preceded by | John W. Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Lucey |
| 32nd & 34th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
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In office January 2, 1961 – January 7, 1963 |
|
| Governor | Gaylord Nelson |
| Preceded by | Philleo Nash |
| Succeeded by | Jack B. Olson |
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In office January 3, 1955 – January 5, 1959 |
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| Governor |
Walter Kohler, Jr. Vernon Thomson |
| Preceded by | George M. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Philleo Nash |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 19, 1908 River Falls, Wisconsin |
| Died | May 1, 1993 (aged 84) Black River Falls, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Guidry Knowles |
| Relatives | Robert P. Knowles |
| Alma mater |
Carleton College University of Wisconsin Law School |
| Profession |
Attorney Banker Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | USS Nevada |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Warren Perley Knowles (August 19, 1908 – May 1, 1993), was an American lawyer and politician from River Falls, Wisconsin,who served as 32nd Lieutenant Governor from January 3, 1955 - January 5, 1959; and as 34th from January 2, 1961 - January 7, 1963. He was also 37th Governor of the state of Wisconsin from January 4, 1965 - January 4, 1971.
Knowles was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, graduated first from River Falls High School in 1926 and then Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, in 1930 and received a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School three years later.
In 1933, Knowles joined the law firm now known as Doar, Drill & Skow S.C. in New Richmond, Wisconsin. From 1935 to 1964 the firm was known as Doar & Knowles. From 1935 to 1940, he served on the St. Croix County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors.
Knowles was first elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1941, becoming Majority Leader after only two years in office in 1943, but during World War II he took a break to serve as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Nevada. Following his military service, Knowles resumed serving in the Wisconsin State Senate and returned to the leadership position for 5 additional terms until retiring in 1955. Knowles was also a delegate to the Republican National Convention several times. He was elected the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin in 1954, and reelected in 1956. He was again elected the Lieutenant Governor in 1960. During his second term, he entered the crowded field for the special election for the remainder of Sen. Joseph McCarthy's term upon his death in 1957. He placed fourth behind ex-Gov. Walter J. Kohler, Jr. and Congressmen Glenn R. Davis and Alvin O'Konski, receiving 8% of the vote.
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