Charles Gibbons
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For other people named Charles Gibbons, see Charles Gibbons (disambiguation).
Charles Gibbons (born July 21, 1901 – February 2, 1968) was a U.S. politician who served as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1953 to 1955 as a Republican. As of 2024, he was the last Republican to serve as Speaker of the Massachusetts House.
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Charles Gibbons | |
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Commissioner of Administration and Finance | |
In office 1961–1962 | |
Governor | John A. Volpe |
Preceded by | Charles F. Mahoney |
Succeeded by | William Waldron |
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1953–1955 | |
Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
Succeeded by | Michael F. Skerry |
Minority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1955–1957 | |
Preceded by | Robert F. Murphy |
Succeeded by | Frank S. Giles |
In office 1949–1953 | |
Preceded by | Tip O'Neill |
Succeeded by | Robert F. Murphy |
Personal details | |
Born | July 21, 1901 Grider, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 1968 (aged 66) Damariscotta, Maine, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lillian Gibbons |
Residence | Stoneham, Massachusetts |
Alma mater | Barboursville Baptist College |
Profession | Parcel delivery |
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