Lieutenant Maurice J. Sullivan Role Former Governor of Nevada Preceded by Tasker Oddie Party Democratic Party | Political party Democratic Succeeded by James G. Scrugham Name Emmet Boyle Resigned January 1, 1923 | |
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Born July 26, 1879
Gold Hill, Nevada, U.S. ( 1879-07-26 ) Resting place Masonic Memorial Gardens
Reno, Nevada, U.S. Died January 3, 1926, Reno, Nevada, United States Education University of Nevada, Reno Previous office Governor of Nevada (1915–1923) | ||
Emmet Derby Boyle (July 26, 1879 – January 3, 1926) was an American politician. He was the 13th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Biography
Boyle was born on July 26, 1879 in Gold Hill, Nevada, making him the first governor of Nevada to be born in the state. He was a mining engineer, and was the Governor of Nevada from 1915 to 1923. He also served as president of the Reno Chamber of Commerce.
As governor, he gained prominence for his opposition to boxing. In 1918, he refused to allow Fred Fulton and Jess Willard to fight in the state.
After retiring as governor, he served as publisher of the Nevada State Journal.
Boyle died on January 3, 1926 in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 46.
References
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