Claude R. Kirk Jr.
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Claude Roy Kirk Jr. (January 7, 1926 – September 28, 2011) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 36th governor of Florida from 1967 to 1971. A Republican for most his career, he was the first Republican governor of Florida since Reconstruction.[1]
Quick Facts 36th Governor of Florida, Lieutenant ...
Claude R. Kirk Jr. | |
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36th Governor of Florida | |
In office January 3, 1967 – January 5, 1971 | |
Lieutenant | Vacant Ray C. Osborne |
Preceded by | W. Haydon Burns |
Succeeded by | Reubin Askew |
Personal details | |
Born | Claude Roy Kirk Jr. (1926-01-07)January 7, 1926 San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
Died | September 28, 2011(2011-09-28) (aged 85) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (1960–1978, after 1990) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 1960, 1978–1990) |
Spouses | Sarah Stokes
(m. 1948; div. 1950)
(m. 1951; div. 1966)Erika Mattfeld (m. 1967) |
Children | 7 |
Alma mater | Duke University University of Alabama |
Profession | Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Rank | Second lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War II and Korean War |
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