William B. Richardson

For other persons named William or Bill Richardson see William Richardson (disambiguation).

acting Lt. Governor Minnesota
William B. Richardson
In office August 24, 1936 – January 1, 1937
Governor	Hjalmar Petersen
Preceded by	Hjalmar Petersen
Succeeded by	Gottfrid Lindsten

Born	November 10, 1874 Rochester, Minnesota
Died	September 19, 1945 Rochester, Minnesota
Political party	Republican
Spouse	none
Profession	lawyer, businessman, public official, legislator

William Burdette Richardson (November 10, 1874 – September 19, 1945) was a Minnesota politician. He served in the Minnesota Senate. In the Senate he served as president pro tem and acting lieutenant governor when Governor Floyd B. Olson died and Lieutenant Governor Hjalmar Petersen became governor. He served as acting Lieutenant governor instead of being sworn in as Lieutenant governor from August 24, 1936 to January 1, 1937. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Political offices
Preceded by Hjalmar Petersen	acting Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota 1936 – 1937	Succeeded by Gottfrid Lindsten
Preceded by Unknown	Mayor of Rochester, Minnesota 1911 – 1917	Succeeded by Unknown

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