David H. Gambrell
American politician (1929-2021)
David Henry Gambrell (December 20, 1929 – May 6, 2021) was an American politician. Gambrell served in the United States Senate representing Georgia from 1971 through 1972.[1] He was appointed to the Senate by President Jimmy Carter.
David H. Gambrell | |
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United States Senator from Georgia | |
In office February 1, 1971 – November 7, 1972 | |
Appointed by | Jimmy Carter |
Preceded by | Richard Russell, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Sam Nunn |
Personal details | |
Born | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | December 20, 1929
Died | May 6, 2021 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 91)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Luck Flanders Gambrell (1953–2015; her death) Jeanne Martin Gambrell |
Children | Luck Gambrell Henry Gambrell Alice Gambrell Mary Gambrell |
Alma mater | Davidson College Harvard Law School |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Unit | Reserves |
Gambrell died on May 6, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 91.[2]
References
change- ↑ David Gambrell biography
- ↑ "Obit". www.dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved 2021-05-10.