Parley P. Christensen
Parley Christensen | |
|---|---|
Christensen c. 1920 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 9th district | |
| In office July 1, 1939 – June 30, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Winfred J. Sanborn |
| Succeeded by | Edward R. Roybal |
| In office July 1, 1935 – June 30, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | George W. C. Baker |
| Succeeded by | Howard E. Dorsey |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| In office 1910–1912 | |
| County Attorney of Salt Lake | |
| In office 1904–1906 | |
| In office 1900–1902 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Parley Parker Christensen July 19, 1869 Weston, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 1954 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (Before 1912) Progressive (1912–1919) Labor (1919–1920) Farmer-Labor (1920–1924) La Follette Progressive (1924–1934) Independent (1934–1937) Democratic (1937–1954) |
| Education | University of Utah (BA) Cornell University (LLB) |
Parley Parker Christensen (July 19, 1869 – February 10, 1954) was an American attorney and politician who was a Utah state representative, a Los Angeles City Council member, and the Farmer–Labor Party's presidential nominee during the 1920 presidential election. He was a member of several third parties and chairman of the Illinois Progressive party.