Harry Lane Englebright
Harry Lane Englebright (January 2, 1884 – May 13, 1943) was a U.S. political figure. He served as a Congressman from California's 2nd congressional district from 1926 to 1943, and as the House Minority Whip between 1933 and 1943.[1]
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 2nd district | |
| In office August 31, 1926 – May 13, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Raker |
| Succeeded by | Clair Engle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Lane Englebright January 2, 1884 Nevada City, California |
| Died | May 13, 1943 (aged 59) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent(s) | William F. Englebright |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Politician, Mining engineer |
Englebright was born in Nevada City, California. His father, William F. Englebright was a politician who served in the United States House of Representatives. Harry Englebright attended the University of California, Berkeley and became a mining engineer before entering politics, connected with various mining enterprises in California and was an engineer for the State Conservation Commission from 1911 to 1914.[2]
Englebright was elected to the United States House of Representatives in a special election in 1926, following the death of congressman John E. Raker. His district was located in the far north of California, north of Sacramento. He was a Republican. He was elected to a full term later in 1926 and was re-elected until his death in 1943 in Bethesda, Maryland.[1]
Englebright Lake in Northern California is named for him.
References
- "ENGLEBRIGHT, Harry Lane - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
- "ENGLEBRIGHT, Harry Lane | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
External links
- United States Congress. "Harry Lane Englebright (id: E000182)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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