Richard B. Ogilvie
Governor of Illinois from 1969 to 1973 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Richard B. Ogilvie?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Not to be confused with earlier governor Richard J. Oglesby (1824–1899).
Richard Buell Ogilvie (February 22, 1923 – May 10, 1988) was an American attorney and law enforcement officer who served as the 35th governor of Illinois and served from 1969 to 1973. A wounded combat veteran of World War II, he became known as the mafia-fighting sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, in the 1960s before becoming governor.
Quick Facts 35th Governor of Illinois, Lieutenant ...
Richard B. Ogilvie | |
---|---|
35th Governor of Illinois | |
In office January 13, 1969 – January 8, 1973 | |
Lieutenant | Paul Simon |
Preceded by | Samuel H. Shapiro |
Succeeded by | Daniel Walker |
President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
In office 1966–1969 | |
Preceded by | Seymour Simon |
Succeeded by | George Dunne |
Sheriff of Cook County | |
In office 1962–1966 | |
Preceded by | Frank G. Sain |
Succeeded by | Joseph I. Woods |
Personal details | |
Born | February 22, 1923 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | May 10, 1988 (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Dorothy Shriver |
Profession | Attorney Politician Law enforcement officer |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1942–1945 |
Rank | Tank Commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Close