![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Maryland_Governor_Harry_Hughes_speaking_at_Fort_Belvoir%252C_Feb_16%252C_1985.jpg/640px-Maryland_Governor_Harry_Hughes_speaking_at_Fort_Belvoir%252C_Feb_16%252C_1985.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Harry Hughes
American politician (1926–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Harry Hughes, see Harry Hughes (disambiguation).
Harry Roe Hughes (November 13, 1926 – March 13, 2019) was an American politician from the Democratic Party who served as the 57th Governor of Maryland from 1979 to 1987.[1][2]
Quick Facts 57th Governor of Maryland, Lieutenant ...
Harry Hughes | |
---|---|
![]() Hughes in 1985 | |
57th Governor of Maryland | |
In office January 17, 1979 – January 21, 1987 | |
Lieutenant | Samuel Bogley J. Joseph Curran Jr. |
Preceded by | Marvin Mandel |
Succeeded by | William Donald Schaefer |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1955–1959 | |
Member of the Maryland Senate | |
In office 1959–1970 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Harry Roe Hughes (1926-11-13)November 13, 1926 Easton, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | March 13, 2019(2019-03-13) (aged 92) Denton, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Education | Mount St. Mary's University University of Maryland, College Park (BA) George Washington University (JD) |
Signature | ![]() |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1944–1945 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Close