Don Sundquist
American politician (1936–2023)
Donald Kenneth Sundquist (March 15, 1936 – August 27, 2023) was an American businessman and politician. He was the 47th Governor of Tennessee from 1995 to 2003. Prior to his governorship, he represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995.
Don Sundquist | |
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| 47th Governor of Tennessee | |
| In office January 21, 1995 – January 18, 2003 | |
| Lieutenant | John S. Wilder |
| Preceded by | Ned McWherter |
| Succeeded by | Phil Bredesen |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 7th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Jones |
| Succeeded by | Ed Bryant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1936 Moline, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 2023 (aged 87) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Martha Swanson (m. 1959) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Townsend, Tennessee[2] |
| Alma mater | Augustana College (B.A.)[3] |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1957–1963 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Sundquist died in Memphis, Tennessee on August 27, 2023 from problems caused by surgery, aged 87.[4][5]
References
change- ↑ Carroll Van West, "Don Sundquist," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, 2009. Retrieved: 9 January 2013.
- ↑ Georgiana Vines, "Sundquist Wants More 'Civil' and 'Bipartisan' Politics," Knoxville News Sentinel, January 3, 2010; retrieved January 9, 2013.
- ↑ Phillip Langsdon, Tennessee: A Political History (Franklin, Tenn.: Hillsboro Press, 2000), pp. 408-412.
- ↑ "Former 2-term Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist dies at 87". ABC News. Associated Press. August 27, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ↑ Jones, Vivian (August 27, 2023). "Former Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist, who led state during income tax fight, dies at 87". The Tennessean. Gannett. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
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