Knute Nelson Quotes
A collection of quotes by Knute Nelson.
Knute Nelson (1843-1923) was a Norwegian-American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota. Born in Norway, he immigrated to the United States as a child and settled in Wisconsin before moving to Minnesota. He played an essential role in Minnesota's Republican Party and was elected to the state legislature multiple times. Nelson served as governor of Minnesota from 1893 to 1895 before being elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served from 1895 until his death. He was known for his advocacy of conservation, veterans' rights, and agricultural policies. N/A