Gilbert A. Pierce
Gilbert Pierce | |
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| United States Senator from North Dakota | |
| In office November 25, 1889 – March 4, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Hansbrough |
| 8th Governor of the Dakota Territory | |
| In office June 25, 1884 – February 5, 1887 | |
| Preceded by | Nehemiah G. Ordway |
| Succeeded by | Louis K. Church |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1868 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gilbert Ashville Pierce January 11, 1839 East Otto, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 15, 1901 (aged 62) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Chicago |
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Gilbert Ashville Pierce (January 11, 1839 – February 15, 1901) was an American author, journalist, playwright, and a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, the eighth Governor of Dakota Territory (serving from 1884 to 1887), and representative for North Dakota in the United States Senate. Pierce County, North Dakota was named in his honor.