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Cleve Benedict
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cleveland Keith Benedict (born March 21, 1935) is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served one term in the United States House of Representatives for West Virginia's 2nd congressional district from 1981 to 1983.
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Cleve Benedict | |
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West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture | |
In office 1989–1993 | |
Governor | Gaston Caperton |
Preceded by | Gus Douglass |
Succeeded by | Gus Douglass |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Harley Orrin Staggers |
Succeeded by | Harley O. Staggers Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Cleveland Keith Benedict (1935-03-21) March 21, 1935 (age 89) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Ann Farrar Arthur
(m. 1957; died 2021) |
Children | 3, including Pinckney |
Alma mater | Princeton University (A.B.) |
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