William A. O'Neill
American politician (1930–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Atchison O'Neill (August 11, 1930 – November 24, 2007) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 84th Governor of Connecticut from 1980 to 1991. He was the second longest-serving governor in Connecticut history, with 10 years in office.
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Quick Facts 84th Governor of Connecticut, Lieutenant ...
William A. O'Neill | |
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84th Governor of Connecticut | |
In office December 31, 1980 – January 9, 1991 | |
Lieutenant | Joseph J. Fauliso |
Preceded by | Ella Grasso |
Succeeded by | Lowell Weicker |
102nd Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
In office January 3, 1979 – December 31, 1980 | |
Governor | Ella Grasso |
Preceded by | Robert Killian |
Succeeded by | Joseph J. Fauliso |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Robert J. Vicino |
Succeeded by | Dean P. Markham |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
In office January 4, 1967 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Peter F. Locke Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | William Atchison O'Neill (1930-08-11)August 11, 1930 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | November 24, 2007(2007-11-24) (aged 77) East Hampton, Connecticut, U.S. |
Resting place | Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery Middletown, Connecticut |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Nikki Damon (m. 1962) |
Profession | Legislator |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1950–1953 |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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