Harlan Mathews
American politician (1927-2014)
Harlan Matthews (January 17, 1927 – May 9, 2014) was an American politician. Mathews was a member of the Democratic Party.
Harlan Mathews | |
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| United States Senator from Tennessee | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – December 1, 1994 | |
| Appointed by | Ned McWherter |
| Preceded by | Al Gore |
| Succeeded by | Fred Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1927 Walker County, Alabama |
| Died | May 9, 2014 (aged 87) Nashville, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
Early life
changeMathews was born in Walker County, Alabama. He studied at the Nashville School of Law. Mathews married Pat Mathews in 1948.
Career
changeMathews first served as Tennessee State Treasurer from 1975 to 1987.
Mathews served as the United States senator for Tennessee. He succeeded Al Gore. He served as senator from 1993 to 1994. He was succeeded by Fred Thompson.
Personal life
changeAfter leaving office, Mathews studied law in Nashville, Tennessee. Mathews and his wife had two children.
Death
changeMathews died of brain cancer at a hospice in Nashville.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ "Former senator, Harlan Mathews, dies at 87". Archived from the original on 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
- ↑ Former US Senator and Deputy Governor Harlan Mathews dies
Other websites
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Media related to Harlan Mathews at Wikimedia Commons