John S. Pillsbury
John Sargent Pillsbury | |
|---|---|
| 8th Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 7, 1876 – January 10, 1882 | |
| Lieutenant | James Wakefield Charles A. Gilman |
| Preceded by | Cushman Davis |
| Succeeded by | Lucius Frederick Hubbard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1827 Sutton, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1901 (aged 74) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mahala Fisk (m. 1856) |
John Sargent Pillsbury (July 29, 1827 – October 18, 1901) was an American politician, businessman, and philanthropist. A Republican, he served as the eighth Governor of Minnesota from 1876 to 1882. He was a co-founder of the Pillsbury Company.