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Charles H. Russell
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For the New York lawyer and politician, see Charles H. Russell (Brooklyn).
Charles Hinton Russell (December 27, 1903 – September 13, 1989) was an American politician who served as the 20th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Quick Facts 20th Governor of Nevada, Lieutenant ...
Charles H. Russell | |
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20th Governor of Nevada | |
In office January 1, 1951 – January 5, 1959 | |
Lieutenant | Clifford A. Jones Rex Bell |
Preceded by | Vail M. Pittman |
Succeeded by | Grant Sawyer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nevada's At-Large district | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Berkeley L. Bunker |
Succeeded by | Walter S. Baring, Jr. |
Member of the Nevada Senate | |
In office 1941–1946 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Hinton Russell (1903-12-27)December 27, 1903 Lovelock, Nevada, U.S. |
Died | September 13, 1989(1989-09-13) (aged 85) Carson City, Nevada, U.S. |
Resting place | Dayton Cemetery Dayton, Nevada, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Marjorie Ann Guild |
Profession | Politician |
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