Paul N. Cyr
American politician (1878–1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Narcisse Cyr DDS (9 September 1878 - 24 August 1946), nicknamed the "Wild Bull of Jeanerette", was an American politician, dentist, banker, and geologist, who served as Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1931, unsuccessfully declared himself Governor of Louisiana, and was first an ally and then an opponent of Governor Huey Long.[1][2][3]
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Paul N. Cyr | |
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33rd Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
In office 1928–1931 | |
Governor | Huey Long |
Preceded by | Philip H. Gilbert |
Succeeded by | Alvin O. King |
Personal details | |
Born | Paul Narcisse Cyr (1878-09-09)September 9, 1878 Jeanerette, Louisiana |
Died | August 24, 1946(1946-08-24) (aged 67) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Florence Mary McGowen |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Atlanta Dental College; Louisiana State University |
Profession | Dentist; geologist; banker |
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