Catherine Baker Knoll
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Catherine Baker Knoll (September 3, 1930 – November 12, 2008) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. She was the 30th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, serving under Governor Ed Rendell from 2003 to 2008, when she died in office. Prior to that, she served as the 72nd Pennsylvania treasurer from 1989 to 1997. She was the first, and to date, the only woman to be lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania.
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Catherine Baker Knoll | |
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30th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 21, 2003 – November 12, 2008 | |
Governor | Ed Rendell |
Preceded by | Robert Jubelirer |
Succeeded by | Joe Scarnati[1] |
72nd Treasurer of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 18, 1989[2] – January 22, 1997[3] | |
Governor | Bob Casey Sr. Tom Ridge |
Preceded by | Davis Greene |
Succeeded by | Barbara Hafer |
Personal details | |
Born | Catherine Baker (1930-09-03)September 3, 1930 McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 12, 2008(2008-11-12) (aged 78) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Allegheny County Memorial Park Allison Park, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Charles A. Knoll |
Profession | Teacher, businesswoman, politician |
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