Peter E. Hanson (June 12, 1845 – February 11, 1914) was an American politician and businessman.

Biography

Hanson was born in Branstad,

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on June 12, 1845. He emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1857 and settled in

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. Hanson was involved with the banking business in Litchfield and served as president of the Litchfield County Bank. He also was involved with the real estate business and with farming. Hanson served on the Meeker County Board of Commissioners and was a

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. He also served in the

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from 1895 to 1898. Hanson served as the

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from 1901 to 1907. Hanson died from a stroke while at the Warner's Hot Springs Hotel near

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on February 11, 1914.

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* 1845 births 1914 deaths Swedish emigrants to the United States People from Litchfield, Minnesota Businesspeople from Minnesota Farmers from Minnesota County commissioners in Minnesota Republican Party Minnesota state senators Secretaries of State of Minnesota {{Minnesota-politician-stub