Bill Sheffield
Governor of Alaska (1928–2022)
William Jennings Sheffield, Jr. (June 26, 1928 – November 4, 2022)[1] was an American Democratic politician. He was the fifth Governor of Alaska from 1982 to 1986. Sheffield's term as governor was marked by controversy including attempts to have him impeached.[2] He was born in Spokane, Washington. He died at his Anchorage home on November 4, 2022. He was 94.[3][4]
Bill Sheffield | |
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5th Governor of Alaska | |
In office December 6, 1982 – December 1, 1986 | |
Lieutenant | Steve McAlpine |
Preceded by | Jay Hammond |
Succeeded by | Steve Cowper |
Personal details | |
Born | William Jennings Sheffield Jr. June 26, 1928 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
Died | November 4, 2022 Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. | (aged 94)
Political party | Democratic |
Education | DeVry University |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1946-1949 |
References
change- ↑ "Bill Sheffield". NNDB. Soylent Communications. 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ↑ "Impeachment". New York Times. 1985. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
- ↑ Sean Maguire (2022-11-04). "Former Alaska Gov. Bill Sheffield dies at 94". adn.com. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ↑ National Governors Association-Gov. William Jennings Sheffield
Other websites
changeMedia related to Bill Sheffield at Wikimedia Commons