Frank Frantz

Frank Frantz
7th Governor of Oklahoma Territory
In office
January 5, 1906 – November 16, 1907
Appointed byTheodore Roosevelt
Preceded byThompson Benton Ferguson
Succeeded byCharles N. Haskell
as state Governor[note 1]
Personal details
Born(1872-05-07)May 7, 1872
Roanoke, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 9, 1941(1941-03-09) (aged 68)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Resting placeMemorial Park Cemetery
36°05′10″N 95°52′54.8″W / 36.08611°N 95.881889°W / 36.08611; -95.881889 (Frank Frantz Burial Site)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMatilda Evans Frantz
ProfessionRough Rider and politician
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of serviceMay–December, 1898
Rank Captain
CommandsCuba
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
  1. ^ Governor Frantz's office was dissolved following the adoption of the Oklahoma Constitution. Frantz was succeeded by the Governor of Oklahoma Charles N. Haskell

Frank Frantz (May 7, 1872 – March 9, 1941) was an American Rough Rider and politician who served as the seventh and final governor of Oklahoma Territory (1906–07).[1] Frantz ran on the Republican ticket to serve as the first Governor of the State of Oklahoma, but lost the election to Democrat Charles N. Haskell.

  1. ^ Everett, Dianna. "Frantz, Frank (1872–1941)". Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Oklahoma Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2010-07-18. Retrieved 2009-11-06.

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