Jere Beasley
American politician
Jere Locke Beasley (born December 12, 1935) is an American trial attorney and politician. He served as acting governor of the US state of Alabama from June 5 to July 7, 1972. His law firm has been noted nationally for winning major awards for its clients; among them was an $11.8 billion punitive damage award against Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2003.[1]
Jere Beasley | |
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| Governor of Alabama Acting | |
| In office June 5, 1972 – July 7, 1972 while George Wallace was Governor | |
| 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
| In office January 18, 1971 – January 15, 1979 | |
| Governor | George Wallace |
| Preceded by | Albert Brewer |
| Succeeded by | George McMillan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jere Locke Beasley December 12, 1935 Tyler, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sara Baker |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Beasley was born in 1935 in Tyler, Texas, the son of Browder Locke and Florence (née Camp) Beasley. He was raised in Clayton, Alabama, where his father ran a small grocery store.[1]
References change
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Margaret E. Armbrester, "Jere Beasley, Sr." Archived 2015-01-03 at the Wayback Machine, Encyclopedia of Alabama
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