Ethel D. Allen
American politician and physician (1929 – 1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ethel D. Allen (May 8, 1929 – December 16, 1981)[1] was an African-American politician and physician from the Republican Party, who served as the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under governor Dick Thornburgh for 10 months, between January and October 1979. Prior to serving in the state cabinet, Allen was a member of the Philadelphia City Council from 1972 until 1979, representing both the 5th and At-Large Districts.
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Ethel D. Allen | |
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Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 16, 1979 – October 31, 1979 | |
Governor | Dick Thornburgh |
Preceded by | Barton A. Fields |
Succeeded by | William R. Davis |
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the At-Large District | |
In office January 5, 1976 – January 16, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Thomas M. Foglietta |
Succeeded by | Joan Specter |
Member of the Philadelphia City Council from the 5th District | |
In office January 3, 1972 – January 5, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Thomas McIntosh |
Succeeded by | Cecil B. Moore |
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Born | (1929-05-08)May 8, 1929 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | December 16, 1981(1981-12-16) (aged 52) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | West Virginia State College Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine |
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