Gordon Paquette
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Gordon H. Paquette (November 25, 1916 ā March 15, 1995) was an American politician who served as the 36th Mayor of Burlington, Vermont from 1971 to 1981, when he was defeated by future United States Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in the latter's first electoral victory.
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Gordon Paquette | |
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36th Mayor of Burlington | |
In office April 5, 1971 ā April 6, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Francis J. Cain |
Succeeded by | Bernie Sanders |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-11-25)November 25, 1916 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | March 15, 1995(1995-03-15) (aged 78) Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary H. Paquette |
Children | 5 |
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