For the Australian businessman and politician from Adelaide, see Charles George Johnson.
| Charles G. Johnson | |
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| 22nd Treasurer of California | |
| In office January 9, 1923 – October 31, 1956 | |
| Governor | Friend Richardson C. C. Young James Rolph Frank Merriam Culbert Olson Earl Warren Goodwin Knight |
| Preceded by | Friend Richardson |
| Succeeded by | A. Ronald Button |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Gus Johnson (1880-10-12)October 12, 1880 Sweden |
| Died | October 14, 1957(1957-10-14) (aged 77) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
Charles Gus Johnson (October 12, 1880 – October 14, 1957) was a Swedish-American politician who served as California state treasurer from 1923 to 1956.
Early life
Johnson was born on October 12, 1880, in Sweden.
Career
From 1913 to 1921, Johnson served as California State Superintendent of Weights and Measures. Elected as California state treasurer in 1923, he was the longest-serving state treasurer. Johnson was forced to resign on October 31, 1956, after stories began to emerge over him funneling state funds into personal loans. He was a member of the California Republican Party.
Personal life
Johnson has three children: Virginia L. Johnson, Claire Fitzgerald, and George W. Johnson. Johnston died on October 14, 1957, in Sacramento, California, at age 77.
References
- ^ "Charles G. Johnson". Join California. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded byEdward D. Roberts | State Treasurer of California 1923–1956 |
Succeeded byA. Ronald Button |
| Treasurers of California | ||
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