Irlo Bronson Sr.
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For his son, also a Florida state politician, see Irlo Bronson Jr.
Irlo Overstreet Bronson Sr. (August 3, 1900 – March 3, 1973) was an American Democratic politician, rancher and land owner in the state of Florida.[1] Bronson is perhaps best known for selling land to Walt Disney as part of the construction of Florida's Walt Disney World.
Quick Facts Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Osceola County district, Member of the Florida Senate from the 33rd district ...
Irlo Bronson Sr. | |
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Osceola County district | |
In office 1943–1951 | |
Member of the Florida Senate from the 33rd district | |
In office 1953–1966 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1900-08-03)August 3, 1900 Kissimmee, Florida |
Died | March 3, 1973(1973-03-03) (aged 72) Kissimmee, Florida |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Flora Belle Bass |
Children | Inelle Bronson Kelley Dyer (1928–1996) Irlo Overstreet Bronson Jr. (1936–2017) |
Relatives | E. L. D. Overstreet (maternal grandfather) |
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