Jesse M. Unruh
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Jesse Marvin Unruh (/ˈʌnru/, UN-roo;[1] September 30, 1922 – August 4, 1987), also known as Big Daddy Unruh, was an American politician who served as speaker of the California State Assembly and as the California State Treasurer.
Quick Facts 26th Treasurer of California, Governor ...
Jesse Unruh | |
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26th Treasurer of California | |
In office January 6, 1975 – August 4, 1987 | |
Governor | Jerry Brown George Deukmejian |
Preceded by | Ivy Baker Priest |
Succeeded by | Elizabeth Whitney |
Minority Leader of the California Assembly | |
In office January 1969 – September 1970 | |
Preceded by | Robert T. Monagan |
Succeeded by | Robert T. Monagan |
54th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
In office September 19, 1961 – January 6, 1969 | |
Preceded by | Ralph M. Brown |
Succeeded by | Robert T. Monagan |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 65th district | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 4, 1971 | |
Preceded by | John W. Evans |
Succeeded by | David C. Pierson |
Personal details | |
Born | Jesse Marvin Unruh (1922-09-30)September 30, 1922 Newton, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | August 4, 1987(1987-08-04) (aged 64) Marina Del Rey, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Prostate cancer |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Virginia June Lemon
(m. 1943; div. 1975)Chris Edwards (m. 1986) |
Children | 5 |
Education | University of Southern California (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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