George W. P. Hunt Politician

George Wylie Paul Hunt (November 1, 1859 – December 24, 1934) was an American politician and businessman. He was the first Governor of Arizona, serving a total of seven terms, along with President of the convention that wrote Arizona's constitution. In addition, Hunt served in both houses of the Arizona Territorial Legislature and was posted as U.S. Minister to Siam.Calling himself the "Old Walrus", Hunt was 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall, close to 300 pounds (140 kg), bald, and had a drooping handlebar moustache.Politically, he was took on aspects from the populist, and later progressive, movements who supported reforms such as women's suffrage, secret ballots, income tax, free silver coinage, and compulsory education. Hunt was also an opponent of capital punishment and a supporter of organized labor.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 01, 1859
Birth place	Huntsville Missouri
Date of death	December 24, 1934
Place of death	Phoenix Arizona

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Politician

party	Democratic Party (United States)
president	Woodrow Wilson
successor	Benjamin Baker Moeur John Calhoun Phillips Thomas Edward Campbell Edward E. Brodie