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| In office January 5, 1906 – November 16, 1907 |
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| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Thompson Benton Ferguson |
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| Born | May 7, 1872 Roanoke, Illinois |
| Died | March 9, 1941 (aged 68) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Matilda Evans Frantz |
| Profession | Rough Rider, Statesman |
| Note 1: Governor Frantz's office was dissolved following the adoption of the Oklahoma Constitution. The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Theodore Roosevelt (ˈroʊzəvɛlt October 27 1858 January 6 1919 also known as T Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1872 ( MDCCCLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Roanoke is a village in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Rough Riders was the name bestowed by the American press on the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment during the Spanish-American War A statesman or stateswoman or statesperson is usually a Politician or other notable figure of State who has had a long and respected career in The Constitution of the State of Oklahoma is the governing document of the U Frantz was succeed by the Governor of Oklahoma Charles N. Haskell | |
Frank Frantz (May 7, 1872 – March 9, 1941) was an American Rough Rider and politician who served as the seventh and final Governor of Oklahoma Territory. The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. Charles Nathaniel Haskell ( March 13, 1860 – July 5, 1933) was an American lawyer oilman and statesman who served as the first Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1872 ( MDCCCLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Rough Riders was the name bestowed by the American press on the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment during the Spanish-American War A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. Frantz would run on the Republican ticket to serve as the first Governor of Oklahoma. The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. Frantz would lose the election to Democrat Charles N. Haskell. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Charles Nathaniel Haskell ( March 13, 1860 – July 5, 1933) was an American lawyer oilman and statesman who served as the first
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Early life
On May 7, 1872, Frank Frantz was born in Roanoke, Illinois, the son of Henry J. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 1872 ( MDCCCLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Roanoke is a village in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. and Maria Frantz. Frantz would be educated in Illinois’s public schools and would spend two years attending Eureka College. The term public school has two distinct (and virtually opposite meanings depending on the location of usage in the United States, Australia and Eureka College is a Liberal arts college in Eureka Illinois related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ and founded in 1855 Following the opening of the Cherokee Strip on September 16, 1893, Frantz and his brothers moved to Medford in Oklahoma Territory. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Medford is a city in Grant County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1172 at the 2000 census. Oklahoma Territory was an Organized territory of the United States from May 2, 1890 until November 16, 1907, when
Frantz would later work in California and Arizona Territory for an oil company. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The Territory of Arizona was an Organized territory of the United States that existed between 1863 and 1912 In 1898, while in Prescott, the capital of Arizona Territory, the Spanish-American War broke out. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Prescott ( Yavapai: Wiikwasa Kasikita) is a City in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. On May 1, 1898, at the age of 26, Frantz enlisted in the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, which the American press called the Rough Riders. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Rough Riders was the name bestowed by the American press on the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment during the Spanish-American War Upon joining the Rough Riders, Frantz would return to Indian Territory and meet the regiment’s charismatic second-in-command, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. The Indian Territory, also known as The Indian Country, The Indian territory or the Indian territories, was land set aside within the United States Please see " Lieutenant Colonel " for other countries which use this rank In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps Theodore Roosevelt (ˈroʊzəvɛlt October 27 1858 January 6 1919 also known as T
The Rough Riders
After joining the Rough Riders, Frantz was assigned to A Company and given the rank of First Lieutenant. First Lieutenant is a Military rank. The rank of Lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations (see Comparative military ranks Traveling to Daiquirí, Cuba, the Rough Riders would engage, on June 24, 1898, in the Battle of Las Guasimas, the first clash between American and Spanish forces. Daiquirí (IPA /daiki'ɾi/ is a small village 14 miles east of Santiago de Cuba. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Battle of Las Guasimas, the first true clash of arms in the Cuban campaign of the Spanish-American War, was a bloody skirmish which ended indecisively in favor The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Frantz fought valiantly and his performance caught Roosevelt’s eye.
On June 30, Colonel Leonard Wood, the commander of the Rough Riders, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper See also Colonel In the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps and the United States Air Force, colonel Leonard Wood (9 October 1860 &ndash 7 August 1927 was a Physician who served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba Brigadier General is the lowest ranking General Officer in some countries usually sitting between the ranks of Colonel and Major General. Likewise, Lt. Colonel Roosevelt was promoted to Colonel and given command of the Rough Riders. On the following day, the fiercest battle of the Spanish-American War would occur: the Battle of San Juan Hill. The Battle of San Juan Hill ( July 1, 1898) was the bloodiest and most famous battle of the Spanish-American War. Frantz’s skill during the battle would forever gain him Roosevelt’s friendship and trust. In the storming of the Spanish fortifications, the commanding officer of his company was killed. Frantz immediately took over the command and led the company to a successful charge. After the battle concluded, in recognition of Frantz’s service, Roosevelt promoted Frantz to the rank of Captain and commander of A Company of the Rough Riders.
On August 12, 1898, an armistice between the United States and Spain ended the Spanish-American War. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common In the coming months, on December 10, 1898, with the Treaty of Paris, Spain ceded the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States and would Cuba gained its independence. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Treaty of Paris of 1898, signed on December 10, 1898, ended the Spanish-American War. The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Guam ( Chamorro: cha Guåhån) officially the Territory of Guam, is an island in the western Pacific Ocean and is an organized unincorporated Puerto Rico (ˌpwertoˈriko officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ("Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico" {{lang-en|"Associated Free State of Puerto Rico"}} The Teller Amendment was an amendment to a Joint resolution of the United States Congress, enacted on April 20, 1898, in reply to President Captain Frantz would leave military service behind him, but would gain an abiding friendship with Roosevelt.
Return to Oklahoma
Upon the conclusion of his military service, Captain Frantz returned to Oklahoma Territory and settled in Enid. Enid is a city in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The Population was 47045 at the 2000 census. There he would open a hardware and lumber business. While in Enid, Frantz would meet and marry Matilda Evan of Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the US state of Oklahoma. Their union would produce five children.
Three years later, Roosevelt was elected Vice President on the Republican ticket to serve under US President William McKinley. The Vice President of the United States is the first person in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by William McKinley Jr ( January 29, 1843 September 14, 1901) was the twenty-fifth President of the United States, and the last Disaster struck America on September 6, 1901 when President McKinley was shot at the Pan-American Exposition. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The Pan-American Exposition was a World's Fair held in Buffalo New York, United States, from May 1 through November 2, 1901 He would die on September 14 and Roosevelt would succeed McKinley to the Presidency. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
Frantz's wartime association with now President Roosevelt became a life-long friendship. Frantz would, on several occasions, travel to the White House to spend time with the Commander-in-Chief. See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence On his visits to the White House, Frantz, an athlete and a boxer, engaged in several matches with Roosevelt, knocking him out on three occasions.
Immediately, Frantz’s friendship with the new president would be beneficial. Frantz, a fellow Republican, was named the postmaster of Enid by President Roosevelt before the end of 1901. Postmaster (or Postmistress) refers to the head of an individual Post office. Frantz would serve in this post for another two years, when Roosevelt appointed him Indian Agent of the Osage Agency at Pawhuska. The Osage Nation is a tribe in the United States, which is mainly based in Osage County Oklahoma, but can be found throughout America Pawhuska is a city in and the County seat of Osage County, Oklahoma, United States, and the capital of the Osage Nation. Roosevelt again demonstrated by friendship with Frantz by elevating him to the governorship of Oklahoma Territory. The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. Oklahoma Territory was an Organized territory of the United States from May 2, 1890 until November 16, 1907, when Frantz assumed the office on January 5 and would be inaugurated on January 16, 1906, being the seventh and youngest governor to serve in the territory’s history. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. An inauguration is a ceremony of formal Investiture whereby an individual assumes an office or position of authority or power Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting
Governor of Oklahoma Territory
Governor Frantz assumed control of the Territory during a time when the citizens of the Territory were seeking statehood. Thus his Governorship immediately became routine. However, Frantz would do many beneficial things for the would-be state.
Governor Frantz made an invaluable contribution to the future of Oklahoma's educational system. Immediately upon coming into office, Frantz discovered that oil companies were drilling on land reserved for public buildings after statehood in Pawnee County without obtaining permission. Pawnee County is a County located in the US state of Oklahoma. In response, Frantz crafted a policy requiring those companies to lease the mineral rights to the state.
[[Image:William Howard Taft. jpg|thumb|left|200px|William Howard Taft would support Frantz in his bid for Governorship. William Howard Taft (September 15 1857 – March 8 1930 was an American politician, the twenty-seventh President of the United States, the tenth Chief Justice However, Taft's disapproval of the Oklahoma Constitution cost Frantz the Governorship of Oklahoma. The Constitution of the State of Oklahoma is the governing document of the U The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. After the United States Congress passage of the Enabling act of 1906, Frantz set his administration into overdrive. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Frantz immediately took steps to obtain the remaining amount of land in No Man’s Land, what would be the Panhandle of modern Oklahoma. A panhandle or salient is an informal geographic term for an elongated tail-like protrusion of a geo-political entity such as an The Governor’s agents acquired the entire federal domain within the realm of the state. Frantz would lease the land to Oklahoma’s farmers, earning the new state millions in revenue.
After the proposed Oklahoma Constitution was completed in early 1907, Frantz sought, and won, the Republican nomination to serve as Oklahoma’s first Governor. The Constitution of the State of Oklahoma is the governing document of the U Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. To face Frantz, the Democrats selected Charles N. Haskell, one of the proposed Constitution’s main authors. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Charles Nathaniel Haskell ( March 13, 1860 – July 5, 1933) was an American lawyer oilman and statesman who served as the first Frantz would accept Haskell’s challenge to joint public discussions throughout the state, and every problem concerned with the administration of the new state came up and was debated during the campaign.
During the course of the campaign, two nationally prominent figures spoke at various locations: Republican presidential nominee William Howard Taft and Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan. William Howard Taft (September 15 1857 – March 8 1930 was an American politician, the twenty-seventh President of the United States, the tenth Chief Justice For other persons of the same name see William Bryan and William Jennings. Though Taft supported Frantz, Taft’s disapproval of Oklahoma’s proposed constitution and his advice that the people vote against it caused the voters to react in favor of the Democrats. Frantz lost the race to Haskell on September 17, 1907. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year One the same day, the voters approved the Oklahoma Constitution into law. Soon after, Congress accepted the Constitution and Oklahoma became the 46th State on November 16. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Haskell would be inaugurated that day, with Frantz’s term officially coming to an end.
Later Life and Death
After leaving office, Frantz would move to Denver, Colorado where he would remain for six years. The City and County of Denver (pronounced /ˈdɛnvɚ/ is the Capital and the most populous city of Colorado, in the United States In 1915, Frantz would return to Oklahoma to live in Tulsa, becoming the head of the Land Department of the Cosden Oil Company. Year 1915 ( MCMXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Frantz would then spend time working in the oil royalty business. Royalties (sometimes running royalties) are usage-based payments made by one party (the "licensee" to another (the "licensor" for ongoing use of an In 1940 he was elected a director of the Investors Royalty Company. Frantz would make an unsuccessful attempt to reenter politics, running to serve as the Congressman representing Oklahoma’s First Congressional District in 1932. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. These are tables of congressional delegations from Oklahoma to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives. Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. At the age of 68, overcome with health issues, Frantz would experience his final conscious thoughts on March 8, 1941, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Muskogee is a City in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. Frantz would be transported to back to Tulsa where, on March 9, 1941, he would die in his own home. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
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| Preceded by Thompson Benton Ferguson |
Governor of Oklahoma Territory 1906–1907 |
Succeeded by (none) |
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| 1. The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year The position of Governor of Oklahoma Territory was abolished under the new Oklahoma Constitution. The Constitution of the State of Oklahoma is the governing document of the U It was replaced by the office of Governor of Oklahoma. The Governor of the State of Oklahoma is the Head of state for the State of Oklahoma, United States. | ||
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