Wilbur Lucius Cross

Wilbur Lucius Cross ( born April 10, 1862 in Mansfield, Connecticut, † October 5, 1948 in New Haven, Connecticut ) was an American politician and governor of the U.S. state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Early years and political rise

Cross graduated in 1885 at Yale University in 1889 and then received a doctorate degree in English Literature. Cross taught at his alma mater, was Dean of the Graduate School, and later editor of the Yale Review. He also wrote several books, including his autobiography " Connecticut Yankee ," which was published in 1943. After his resignation from the academy Cross decided to pursue a political career.

Governor of Connecticut

He won the 1930 Governor Democratic nomination and was elected governor of Connecticut a short time later. 1932, 1934 and 1936 he was re-elected. During his tenure, laws were passed that restructured the state government, child labor eliminated and a minimum rate of einrichteten. He also advocated legislation that authorized funding for the reconstruction of the Connecticut State College, which included the construction of the first campus library named Cross Library. Cross stood for re-election again in 1938, failed this time and then left on January 4, 1939 from his position.

Further CV

He remained active as a writer and in his research projects.

Wilbur L. Cross died on October 5, 1948 and was subsequently buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven. He was married to Helen Baldwin Avery. The couple had two children together.