Horace M. Towner

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Former Governor of Puerto Rico

Horace Mann Towner was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa's 8th congressional district and appointed the governor of Puerto Rico. Wikipedia

Born: October 23, 1855, Belvidere, IL

Died: November 23, 1937 (age 82 years), Corning, IA

Books: The General Welfare and the Maternity Law: Remarks of Hon. Horace M. Towner of Iowa in the House of Representatives, June 29, 1922 and Virgin Islands. Report of Joint Commission Appointed Under Authority of the Concurrent Resolution Passed by the Congress of the United States. . January 1920

Previous offices: Governor of Puerto Rico (1923–1929) and Representative (1911–1923)

Education: The University of Chicago and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Party: Republican Party