David R. Francis Politician

David Rowland Francis (October 1, 1850 – January 15, 1927) was an American politician. He served in various positions including Mayor of Saint Louis, the 27th Governor of Missouri, and United States Secretary of the Interior. He was the U.S. Ambassador to Russia between 1916 and 1917, during the Russian Revolution of 1917. He was a Democrat.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 01, 1850
Birth place	Kentucky , Richmond Kentucky , United States
Date of death	January 15, 1927
Place of death	Missouri , St. Louis , United States
Education	Washington University in St. Louis
Profession	Merchant , Politician