12 Facts About Luren Dickinson

Luren Dudley Dickinson was an American politician.

Luren Dickinson served as the 37th governor of Michigan from 1939 to 1941.

Luren Dickinson holds the record of the oldest person to ever serve as Michigan governor, beginning at the age of 79 and leaving office at the age of 81.

Luren Dickinson was impressive as a teacher and thus moved up quickly becoming first principal and then superintendent of schools at the age of 21.

Luren Dickinson joined the Republican Party, was elected to the Michigan State House of Representatives and served from 1897 to 1898 and from 1905 to 1908.

Luren Dickinson was then elected to the Michigan Senate and served from 1909 to 1910.

Luren Dickinson would spend most of the rest of his political career as lieutenant governor, being elected to the post seven times and defeated three times.

Luren Dickinson was an unsuccessful candidate in the Republican primary for governor in 1920 against Alex Groesbeck, who was successful in the general election.

Luren Dickinson was well known for his informal appearance and actions which included having his swearing in ceremony at his farm, dressing in modest clothing and continuing to undertake farm work during his term.

Luren Dickinson lost the election to Democrat Murray Van Wagoner.

Luren Dickinson was a member of the Grange and Knights of Pythias.

Luren Dickinson died two years after leaving office at the age of eighty-four in Charlotte and is buried at the Maple Hill Cemetery of that town.