Carl B. Close
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Carl Buell Close, Sr. (October 17, 1907 – December 28, 1980), was a Democratic politician from Alexandria, Louisiana, who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1944 to 1947,[1] when he stepped down to become the mayor of his adopted city of Alexandria, a post he held until 1953.
Quick Facts Louisiana State Representative for Rapides Parish, Mayor of Alexandria, Louisiana ...
Carl Buell Close, Sr. | |
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Louisiana State Representative for Rapides Parish | |
In office 1944–1947 | |
Mayor of Alexandria, Louisiana | |
In office 1947–1953 | |
Preceded by | J. A. Blackman |
Succeeded by | W. George Bowdon, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1907-10-17)October 17, 1907 Robertsville, Conway County, Arkansas, US |
Died | December 28, 1980(1980-12-28) (aged 73) Alexandria, Louisiana |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Pineville, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
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Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | Alexandria, Louisiana |
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