American politician (1928–2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Martin Simon (November 29, 1928 – December 9, 2003)[1] was an American politician from Illinois. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985, and in United States Senate from 1985 to 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he unsuccessfully ran for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination. Simon was famous for his distinctive appearance that included a bowtie and horn-rimmed glasses.
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United States Senator from Illinois | |
In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Charles H. Percy |
Succeeded by | Dick Durbin |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 22nd district | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth J. Gray |
Succeeded by | Kenneth J. Gray |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 24th district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth J. Gray |
Succeeded by | Kenneth J. Gray |
39th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
In office January 13, 1969 – January 8, 1973 | |
Governor | Richard B. Ogilvie |
Preceded by | Samuel H. Shapiro |
Succeeded by | Neil Hartigan |
Member of the Illinois State Senate | |
In office 1963–1968 | |
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1955–1963 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Paul Martin Simon November 29, 1928 Eugene, Oregon |
Died | December 9, 2003 75) Springfield, Illinois | (aged
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Jeanne Hurley (1960 - 2000; her death) Patricia Derge (2001-2003; his death) |
Children | Sheila Simon Martin Simon |
Alma mater | University of Oregon Dana College (did not graduate) |
Profession | Intelligence officer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1951–1953 |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Simon was born on November 29, 1928 in Eugene, Oregon. He studied at the University of Oregon and attended Dana College.
Simon was married to Jeanne Hurley from 1960 until her death in 2000. Then he was married to Patricia Derge from 2001 until his death in 2003. He had two children with Jeanne. One of them was Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Sheila Simon.
Simon died on December 9, 2003 from surgical complications after undergoing heart surgery in Springfield, Illinois, aged 75.[2]
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