John St. John (Governor of Kansas)
(1833-1916)
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John Pierce St. John (February 25, 1833 - August 31, 1916) was the eighth Governor of Kansas and served as the Prohibition presidential nominee in 1884. Under his tenure as governor Kansas became the third state to enact a statewide prohibition of alcohol which would last until 1948 and remain in some form until 1987. After leaving elected office he maintained his position in the Prohibition party and remained active in the party's presidential politics and was a major figure in the party schism during the 1896 presidential election.
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25 February 1833 Franklin County, Indiana
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31 August 1916 (aged 83) Olathe, Kansas, U.S.
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