William L. Armstrong
American politician (1937–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Lester Armstrong Jr. (March 16, 1937 – July 5, 2016) was an American businessman, administrator, and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party and served as a United States representative and Senator from Colorado.[1]
Quick Facts President of Colorado Christian University, Preceded by ...
William L. Armstrong | |
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President of Colorado Christian University | |
In office August 2006 – July 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Larry Donnithorne |
Succeeded by | Donald W. Sweeting |
United States Senator from Colorado | |
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1991 | |
Preceded by | Floyd Haskell |
Succeeded by | Hank Brown |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Ken Kramer |
Personal details | |
Born | William Lester Armstrong Jr. (1937-03-16)March 16, 1937 Fremont, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | July 5, 2016(2016-07-05) (aged 79) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ellie M. Eaton |
Children | 2 |
Education | Tulane University University of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1957–1963 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | Army National Guard |
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