Harry Hughes

American politician (1926-2019)

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
Governor Hughes speaking at Fort Belvoir, February 1988
57th Governor of Maryland
In office
January 17, 1979 – January 21, 1987
LieutenantSamuel Bogley
J. Joseph Curran, Jr.
Preceded byMarvin Mandel
Succeeded byWilliam Donald Schaefer
Personal details
Born
Harry Roe Hughes

(1926-11-13)November 13, 1926
Easton, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMarch 13, 2019(2019-03-13) (aged 92)
Denton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Patricia Donoho
ChildrenAnn and Elizabeth
Alma materGeorge 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 change

  1. "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.
  2. Ex-Maryland Gov. Harry R. Hughes dies at 92; served 2 terms