George T. Smith
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George Thornewell Smith (October 15, 1916 – August 23, 2010) was an American Democratic Party politician and jurist from the state of Georgia.[1] The sixth Lieutenant Governor, state legislator, Speaker of the State House of Representatives, was the only person in Georgia to win contested elections in all three branches of state government - legislative, executive, and judicial.
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George Thornewell Smith | |
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6th Lieutenant Governor of Georgia | |
In office January 11, 1967 – January 12, 1971 | |
Governor | Lester Maddox |
Preceded by | Peter Zack Geer |
Succeeded by | Lester Maddox |
Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia | |
In office 1981–1991 | |
Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals | |
In office 1977–1981 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1958–1966 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-10-15)October 15, 1916 Mitchell County, Georgia, US |
Died | August 23, 2010(2010-08-23) (aged 93) |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | |
Profession | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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