Pillsbury, John Sargent

(1828–1901) governor; born in Sutton, N.H. (uncle of Charles A. Pillsbury). A Minnesota hardware dealer (1855–75) and state senator, he rescued the state university from bankruptcy in 1864. Joining his nephew in founding Pillsbury Mill to grind wheat in 1872, he amassed a fortune. As Minnesota's governor (Rep., 1876–82), he streamlined government, redeemed outstanding railroad bonds, and eliminated corruption. He returned to helping run Pillsbury Mill afterward and dedicated much of his great fortune to funding numerous charities.

单词	pillsbury, john sargent
释义	Pillsbury, John Sargent Pillsbury, John Sargent (1828–1901) governor; born in Sutton, N.H. (uncle of Charles A. Pillsbury). A Minnesota hardware dealer (1855–75) and state senator, he rescued the state university from bankruptcy in 1864. Joining his nephew in founding Pillsbury Mill to grind wheat in 1872, he amassed a fortune. As Minnesota's governor (Rep., 1876–82), he streamlined government, redeemed outstanding railroad bonds, and eliminated corruption. He returned to helping run Pillsbury Mill afterward and dedicated much of his great fortune to funding numerous charities.
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