Harry Hughes
Harry Roe Hughes (November 13, 1926 – March 13, 2019) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Hughes was the 57th Governor of Maryland from 1979 to 1987.[1]
Harry Hughes | |
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 Governor Hughes speaking at Fort Belvoir, February 1988 | |
| 57th Governor of Maryland | |
| In office January 17, 1979 – January 21, 1987 | |
| Lieutenant | Samuel Bogley J. Joseph Curran, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Marvin Mandel |
| Succeeded by | William Donald Schaefer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Roe Hughes November 13, 1926 Easton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2019 (aged 92) Denton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Donoho |
| Children | Ann and Elizabeth |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
Hughes died at his home in Denton, Maryland from pneumonia-related problems on March 13, 2019 at the age of 92.[2]
References
- "Harry R. Hughes biography. December 9, 1998. Maryland State Archives. accessed October 25, 2004". Archived from the original on November 9, 2005. Retrieved September 1, 2015.
- Ex-Maryland Gov. Harry R. Hughes dies at 92; served 2 terms
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