Anton J. Rockne
Anton J. Rockne | |
|---|---|
 Rockne in 1935 | |
| 28th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1909–1911 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence H. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Howard H. Dunn |
| Minnesota State Representative | |
| In office 1903–1915 | |
| Minnesota State Senator | |
| In office 1915–1947 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1868(?) Harmony, Minnesota |
| Died | May 2, 1950 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Republican Nonpartisan (Conservative Caucus) |
| Spouse | Susie Albertson |
| Children | Melroy, Elnor, Ariel |
| Residence | Zumbrota, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Anton Julius "A.J." Rockne[1] (December 19, 1868 or 1869 – May 2, 1950) was a Minnesota Republican politician, and the longest-serving legislator and state senator in the history of Minnesota.[2]
Background
Rockne was born in Harmony, Minnesota to Norwegian immigrant parents. Rockne graduated from Decorah Institute, in Decorah, Iowa. Rockne received a degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1894. He was admitted to the Bar on June 7, 1894 and practiced as an attorney.[3]
He was married to Susie Albertson on December 10, 1899 and had three children. Anton J. Rockne was a director and charter member of the Norwegian fraternal organization, Vosselag, at its founding in 1909.[4]
Career
He was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1902. In 1909 he was selected to serve as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, a position he held for two years. In 1910, Rockne was elected to the Minnesota Senate. He would hold the seat for 36 years, longer than any senator in state history. Rockne served as chairman of the powerful finance committee for from 1915 to 1947. His 44 combined years of legislative service tie him with Carl M. Iverson for the greatest length of legislative service in state history.[1]
References
- ^ a b Rockne, Anton Julius "A.J.", Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, Accessed November 28, 2010.
- ^ Minnesota House of Representatives Majority and Minority Leaders, 1901–present
- ^ A Voice of Protest: Norwegians in American Politics, 1890–1917 (Jon M. Wefald. Northfield, Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1971)
- ^ Avisen, v. 13, no. 1, May 2005
Other sources
- Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn History of Goodhue County, Minnesota (Chicago: H.C. Cooper, Jr. & Co. 1910)[1]
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