William Rush Merriam was an American politician and banker. A Republican, he served as the 11th governor of Minnesota from 1889 to 1893. He also served as the first director of the United States Census Bureau under President William Mckinley.

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Occupation: politician, banker, statistician
Position held: Governor of Minnesota, Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Citizenship: United States
Born: July 26, 1849
Died: February 18, 1931

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William Rush Merriam

American politician (1849–1931)

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About William Rush Merriam

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Occupation: politician, banker, statistician
Position held: Governor of Minnesota, Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Citizenship: United States
Born: July 26, 1849
Died: February 18, 1931