John M. Rankin
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John Mercer Rankin | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Attorney General of Iowa | |
| In office 1940–1947 | |
| Governor | George A. Wilson Bourke B. Hickenlooper Robert D. Blue |
| Preceded by | Fred D. Everett |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Larson |
| Iowa District Court Judge for Lee County | |
| In office 1925–1938 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| In office 1921–1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1873 |
| Died | June 20, 1947 (aged 74) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Chicago-Kent College of Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | 6th Illinois Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
John Mercer Rankin (June 9, 1873 – June 20, 1947) was an American judge, lawyer, and politician.
