Harry Roe Hughes (November 13, 1926 – March 13, 2019) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Hughes was the 57th Governor of Maryland from 1979 to 1987.[1]
Harry Hughes | |
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![]() Governor Hughes speaking at Fort Belvoir, February 1988 | |
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 |
Personal details | |
Born | Harry Roe Hughes November 13, 1926 Easton, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | March 13, 2019 92) Denton, Maryland, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Patricia Donoho |
Children | Ann and Elizabeth |
Alma mater | George Washington University |
Hughes died at his home in Denton, Maryland from pneumonia-related problems on March 13, 2019 at the age of 92.[2]
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