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George Busbee
American politician (1927-2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Dekle Busbee Sr. (August 7, 1927 – July 16, 2004), was an American politician who served as the 77th governor of Georgia from 1975 to 1983.[1]
Quick Facts 77th Governor of Georgia, Lieutenant ...
George Busbee | |
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77th Governor of Georgia | |
In office January 14, 1975 – January 11, 1983 | |
Lieutenant | Zell Miller |
Preceded by | Jimmy Carter |
Succeeded by | Joe Frank Harris |
Chair of the National Governors Association | |
In office August 5, 1980 – August 11, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Otis Bowen |
Succeeded by | Richard Snelling |
Personal details | |
Born | George Dekle Busbee (1927-08-07)August 7, 1927 Vienna, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | July 16, 2004(2004-07-16) (aged 76) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Resting place | Peachtree Memorial Park Norcross, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Beth Talbot (m. 1949) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College University of Georgia (BBA, LLB) |
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