AKA Clarence Norman Brunsdale

Born: 9-Jul-1891
Birthplace: Sherbrooke, ND
Died: 27-Jan-1978
Location of death: Mayville, ND
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Mayville Cemetery, Mayville, ND

Gender: Male
Religion: Lutheran
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Governor of North Dakota, 1951-57

Father: Knute H. Brunsdale
Mother: Anna Margaret Nordgaard
Wife: Carrie Lajord (m. 30-Aug-1925, two daughters)
Daughter: Margaret Marie
Daughter: Helen Lucille

    High School: Bruflat Academy, Portland, ND
    University: Luther College Iowa (1913)

    US Senator, North Dakota (appointed, 19-Nov-1959 to 7-Aug-1960)
    Governor of North Dakota (1951-57)
    North Dakota State Senate 5th (1940-51)
    North Dakota State Senate 5th (1927-35)
    Goose River Bank, Mayville VP (1924-40)
    Russell Grader Manufacturing Co. VP (1917-29)
    Member of the Board of First National Bank, Portland, ND
    Member of the Board of Goose River Bank, Mayville, ND
    Republican National Committee (1948-52)
    Norwegian Ancestry

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