Moses Alexander
- January 10, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Moses Alexander |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 13, 1853(1853-11-13) |
| Age | 171 |
| Date Of Death | 1932-01-04 |
| Birthplace | Obrigheim |
| Country | Germany |
| Birth City | Baden-Württemberg |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Moses Alexander Biography
| Name | Moses Alexander |
| Birthday | Nov 13 |
| Birth Year | 1853 |
| Place Of Birth | Obrigheim |
| Home Town | Baden-Württemberg |
| Birth Country | Germany |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Helena Kaestner |
| Children(s) | 4 |
Moses Alexander is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on November 13, 1853 in Obrigheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He was the first Jewish governor of Idaho. This office he held from 1915 to 1919. He was an avid supporter of prohibition. He was also the Mayor of Boise, serving from 1897-1899 and again from 1901-1903.
He opened the door for other Jewish governors, such as He paved the way for other Jewish governors like Eliot Spitzer..
He married Helena Kaestner in 1876.
Moses Alexander Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Moses Alexander is one of the richest Politician from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Moses Alexander 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He immigrated from Bavaria to America in 1867. He lived in New York, Missouri, and Idaho before arriving in Idaho in 1891.
He was the second Jewish governor in any US state.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Moses Alexander Dating?
According to our records, Moses Alexander married to Helena Kaestner. As of December 1, 2023, Moses Alexander’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Moses Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Moses Alexander celebrates birthday on November 13 of every year.
Top Facts about Moses Alexander
1. Moses Alexander was the 11th Governor of Idaho and the first governor to
practice the Jewish religion.
2. He was born in Germany (Rhineland-Palatinate) and emigrated to the US in
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3. He moved to Idaho in 1891 with the intention of exploring business and investment opportunities.
4. Moses Alexander was twice elected mayor of Chillicothe, Missouri and twice elected mayor of Boise, Idaho.
5. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1908, but was defeated in the general election.
6. He was elected Governor of Idaho in 1914 and again in 1916, making him the first Jewish Governor of a US state.
7. He passed anti-gambling ordinances as mayor of Boise and was an ardent supporter of prohibition upon taking office as Governor.
8. He campaigned for a reorganization of Boise’s volunteer firemen unit into a professional body.
9. He ordered a home guard (Idaho State Guard) into service to protect Idaho during World War I.
10. He and his wife Helena Kaestner (1853–1949) had a daughter, Leha Alexander Spiro (1885–1979).
11. He and Helena built the Ahavath Beth Israel in Idaho in 1896, the oldest synagogue in continuous use west of the Mississippi River.
12. He made his last public appearance for the Democrats on December 29, -
13. He died in Boise on January 4, 1932 and was buried in Morris Hill Cemetery.
14. His victory in the 1914 election was partly due to a misappropriation scandal in the state treasurer’s office.
15. He declined the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1910 due to poor health.