Byron G. Rogers
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This article is about the American politician. For the Welsh writer, see Byron Rogers (author).
Byron Giles Rogers (August 1, 1900 – December 31, 1983) was an American lawyer, politician, and World War I veteran from Colorado. From 1951 to 1971, he served ten consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Quick Facts Colorado Attorney General, Governor ...
Byron G. Rogers | |
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Colorado Attorney General | |
In office 1936–1940 | |
Governor | Edwin C. Johnson Ray Herbert Talbot Teller Ammons Ralph L. Carr |
Preceded by | Paul P. Prosser |
Succeeded by | Gail L. Ireland |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | John A. Carroll |
Succeeded by | Mike McKevitt |
Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
In office 1933–1933 | |
Preceded by | Delmar E. Hunter |
Succeeded by | Warren H. Twining |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
In office 1932–1935 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Byron Giles Roberts (1900-08-01)August 1, 1900 Greenville, Texas, U.S. |
Died | December 31, 1983(1983-12-31) (aged 83) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Lindo Cemetery near Tiny Town, Colorado |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Helen Kepler (m. 1933) |
Children | 2 |
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Alma mater | Sturm College of Law, University of Denver |
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