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Culbert Olson

American politician (1876–1962)

PersonDied aged 85humanQ880802

Also known as Culbert Levy Olson

Born: November 7, 1876
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Died: April 13, 1962
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Birthplace: Fillmore
Place of death: Los Angeles
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: lawyer
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, politician
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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, governor
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Positions held: Governor of California(1939–1943)
, member of the State Senate of California
, member of the State Senate of Utah
Education: University of Michigan
, University of Michigan Law School
, Brigham Young University
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Culbert Levy Olson was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 29th governor of California from 1939 to 1943. A member of the Democratic Party, Olson was previously elected to both the Utah State Senate and California State Senate, serving one term in each. During his term as governor, Olson struggled to pass New Deal legislation due to hostility from the California legislature. He also supported the internment and removal of Japanese Americans from California after the United States entered World War II. He was the first atheist governor of an American state.

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Sex or gender: male
Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Member of political party: Democratic Party
Religion or worldview: atheism
Work location: Sacramento
Name in native language: Culbert Olson
Family name: Olson
Given name: Culbert
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