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Paul L. Patterson
Paul L. Patterson | |
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| 26th Governor of Oregon | |
| In office December 27, 1952 – January 31, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Douglas McKay |
| Succeeded by | Elmo Smith |
| President of the Oregon State Senate | |
| In office 1951–1952 | |
| Preceded by | William E. Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Eugene E. Marsh |
| Constituency | Washington County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1900 Kent, Ohio |
| Died | January 31, 1956 (aged 55) Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Georgia Patterson |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | Artillery Division |
Paul Linton Patterson (July 18, 1900 – January 31, 1956) was an American Republican politician. A native of Ohio, he served in World War I before becoming an attorney in Oregon. Later he served as President of the Oregon State Senate (1951–1952) and the 26th Governor of Oregon (1952–1956). He was the first Governor of Oregon who was born in the 20th century, as well as the most recent one to die in office.
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