For other persons named William or Bill Richardson see William Richardson (disambiguation).
| William B. Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Acting Lieutenant Governor Minnesota | |
| In office August 24, 1936 – January 1, 1937 |
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| Governor | Hjalmar Petersen |
| Preceded by | Hjalmar Petersen |
| Succeeded by | Gottfrid Lindsten |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1874 Rochester, Minnesota |
| Died | September 19, 1945 Rochester, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | 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 from August 24, 1936 to January 1, 1937. He was a member of the Republican Party.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hjalmar Petersen Lieutenant Governor |
Acting Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota 1936 – 1937 |
Succeeded by Gottfrid Lindsten Lieutenant Governor |
| Preceded by Unknown |
Mayor of Rochester, Minnesota 1911 – 1917 |
Succeeded by Unknown |
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