Francis M. Drake
Former Governor of Iowa
Francis Marion Drake was an American merchant, lawyer, banker and politician. He fought in the American Civil War and later became the 16th Governor of Iowa. He is the namesake of Drake University. Wikipedia
Born: December 30, 1830, Rushville, IL
Died: November 20, 1903 (age 72 years), Centerville, IA
Organization founded: Drake University
Party: Republican Party of Iowa
Previous office: Governor of Iowa (1896–1898)
Governor: Matt Parrott