Eugene Talmadge
American politician (1884–1946)
Eugene Talmadge (September 23, 1884 – December 21, 1946)[1] was an American attorney and politician. He was the 55th governor of Grorgia.[2] He was elected to be governor three times but only served two time. He served from 1933 until 1937[2] and from 1941 until 1943. Talmadge died before he could be sworn in for the third time. He died of a liver problem.[3] His death caused the three governors controversy. [4]
Eugene Talmadge | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Governor of Georgia | |
| Died before assuming office | |
| Preceded by | Ellis Arnall |
| Succeeded by | Herman Talmadge |
| In office January 14, 1941 – January 12, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Eurith D. Rivers |
| Succeeded by | Ellis Arnall |
| In office January 10, 1933 – January 12, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Russell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Eurith D. Rivers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1884 Forsyth, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 21, 1946 (aged 62) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mattie Thurmond Peterson |
| Children | 3, including Herman |
| Education | University of Georgia (BA, LLB) |
References
change- ↑ Henderson, Harold Paulk (August 25, 2004). "Eugene Talmadge (1884–1946)". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Eugene Talmadge". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ Pomerantz, Gary. "When Georgia had three governors: The story that won George Goodwin a journalism prize". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ "Eugene Talmadge". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2023-03-23.