Michael J. Dowling Politician

Michael J. "M.J." Dowling (February 17, 1866 in Huntington, Massachusetts – 1921) was a Minnesota Republican politician and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A former newspaper publisher, Dowling had suffered extreme frostbite in 1880, leaving him disabled. He had lost parts of both legs, his left arm, and fingers on his right hand. Dowling worked as a newspaper publisher and in real estate. He was elected to one term in office, from 1901 to 1903, and he served as speaker during that term.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 17, 1866
Birth place
Huntington Massachusetts
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1921
Residence
Renville Minnesota
Profession
Real estate

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officeMinnesota State Representative
party
Republican Party of Minnesota
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