Historical Profile
Knute Nelson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Knute Nelson
Former U.S. Senator for Minnesota
Biography
Knute Nelson (died 1923) was an American politician who represented Minnesota in the United States Senate from December 1895 to April 1923, during the 54th–68th Congresses. Nelson served as a Republican. Nelson died in office on April 28, 1923.
Key Information
- Full Name: Knute Nelson
- Died: April 28, 1923
- Term Started: May 19, 1919
- Term Ended: April 28, 1923
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 2, 1895 – Dec 2, 1901 54th–57th Congresses Republican Minnesota
- Dec 2, 1901 – Dec 2, 1907 57th–60th Congresses Republican Minnesota
- Dec 2, 1907 – Apr 7, 1913 60th–63rd Congresses Republican Minnesota
- Apr 7, 1913 – May 19, 1919 63rd–66th Congresses Republican Minnesota
- May 19, 1919 – Apr 28, 1923 66th–68th Congresses Republican Minnesota
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Minnesota
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Nelson's service:
- Cushman Davis (MN) 1895–1900
- Charles Towne (MN) 1900–1901
- Moses Clapp (MN) 1901–1917
- Frank Kellogg (MN) 1917–1923