Vernon W. Thomson
Vernon Wallace Thomson (November 5, 1905 – April 2, 1988) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 34th Governor of Wisconsin from 1957 to 1959.
Vernon Thomson | |
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Thompson circa 1965 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – December 31, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Gardner R. Withrow |
| Succeeded by | Alvin Baldus |
| 34th Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – January 5, 1959 | |
| Lieutenant | Warren P. Knowles |
| Preceded by | Walter J. Kohler Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gaylord A. Nelson |
| 32nd Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1951 – January 7, 1957 | |
| Governor | Walter J. Kohler, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Thomas E. Fairchild |
| Succeeded by | Stewart G. Honeck |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1935–1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1905 Richland Center, Wisconsin |
| Died | April 2, 1988 (aged 82) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
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