Rankin Fite
American politician (1916-1980) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ernest Rankin Fite (September 1, 1916 – November 6, 1980) was an Alabama state legislator and attorney.
Quick Facts Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Rankin Fite | |
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Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1967–1971 | |
Preceded by | Albert P. Brewer |
Succeeded by | G. Sage Lyons |
In office 1955–1957 | |
Preceded by | Roberts H. Brown |
Succeeded by | Charles C. Adams |
Constituency | 55th (1955–1957) 59th (1967–1971) |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1950–1974 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-09-01)September 1, 1916 Montgomery, Alabama |
Died | November 6, 1980(1980-11-06) (aged 64) Hamilton, Alabama |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Ruby Alene Morris |
Children | Ernest Adams |
Alma mater | University of Alabama |
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