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Al Quie (Albert Harold Quie) was born on 18 September, 1923 in Wheeling Township, Minnesota, U.S., is a politician. Discover Al Quie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 100 years old?
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Albert Harold Quie |
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Age |
99 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
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18 September, 1923 |
Birthday |
18 September |
Birthplace |
Wheeling Township, Minnesota, U.S. |
Date of death |
August 18, 2023 |
Died Place |
Wayzata, Minnesota, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 99 years old group.
Al Quie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 99 years old, Al Quie height not available right now. We will update Al Quie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Al Quie's Wife?
His wife is Gretchen Hansen (m. 1948-2015)
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Gretchen Hansen (m. 1948-2015) |
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5 |
Al Quie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Al Quie worth at the age of 99 years old? Al Quie’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated
Al Quie's net worth
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Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Source of Income |
politician |
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As of December 2022, Quie is the oldest living former governor and oldest living former U.S. Representative.
Quie married artist Gretchen Quie in 1948. She died of Parkinson's disease on December 13, 2015, at the age of 88.
Quie was elected governor of Minnesota in 1978. During his single term, he dealt with an extreme budget crisis, and made some very tough and unpopular choices. He opted not to run again in 1982.
Quie was briefly considered for Vice President of the United States in 1974 after Gerald Ford became president upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. The position was eventually taken by Nelson Rockefeller.
Quie voted in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1960, 1964, and 1968, as well as the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Quie was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election after the death of Representative August Andresen, and served from February 18, 1958, to January 3, 1979. He was a member of the 85th, 86th, 87th, 88th, 89th, 90th, 91st, 92nd, 93rd, 94th and 95th Congresses.
Like his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father before him, Quie became a dairy farmer. A Republican, Quie was a member of the Minnesota State Senate from 1955 to 1958, representing the old 18th District, which encompassed Rice County in the southeastern part of the state.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a fighter pilot, seeing significant active combat, and is one of the last living politicians to have seen active combat in World War II. Following his military service, he graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield in 1950, with a degree in political science.
Albert Harold Quie (/kwiː/ KWEE; born September 18, 1923) is an American politician and farmer. Quie, who served as member of the United States House of Representatives and Governor of Minnesota, is regarded as a moderate Republican. Quie was strongly considered by Ronald Reagan to be Vice President of the United States during the 1980 presidential election. He was also on Gerald Ford's list for possible vice presidents following the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974.
Quie’s grandfather joined the newly founded Republican Party and supported Abraham Lincoln for president in the 1860 United States presidential election.