James R. Domengeaux
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James R. Domengeaux, known as Jimmy Domengeaux (January 6, 1907 – April 11, 1988), was an American lawyer from Lafayette, Louisiana, who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 1941 to 1949. He was a cultural activist of Cajun and Louisiana Creole descent who is best remembered for his efforts to preserve the French language in his native state.
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James R. "Jimmy" Domengeaux | |
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U. S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district | |
In office January 3, 1941 – April 15, 1944 | |
Preceded by | Robert L. Mouton |
In office November 7, 1944 – January 3, 1949 | |
Succeeded by | Edwin E. Willis |
Louisiana State Representative for Lafayette Parish | |
In office 1940–1940 | |
Preceded by | Two-member district: Rexford C. McCullough |
Succeeded by | Rufus G. Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1907-01-06)January 6, 1907 Lafayette, Louisiana, USA |
Died | April 11, 1988(1988-04-11) (aged 81) Lafayette, Louisiana |
Resting place | St. John's Cemetery in Lafayette |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Eleanor St. Julien Domengeaux |
Children | None |
Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Tulane University Law School |
Occupation | Attorney |
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