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Floyd B. Olson

Floyd B Olson (November 13, 1891 to August 22, 1936) was an American politican. He served as the 22nd Governor of Minnesota January 6, 1931 to August 22, 1936. He died in office from cancer. He was a member of the Farmer-Labor Party. He was the first member of the Farmer-Labor Party to win the office of governor in Minnesota.

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