William Allen Egan (October 8, 1914 – May 6, 1984) was an American Democratic politician. He was the first and the fourth governor of the State of Alaska from January 3, 1959 to 1966 and 1970 to 1974.
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Bill Egan |
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In office
December 7, 1970 – December 2, 1974 |
| Lieutenant | H. A. Boucher |
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| Preceded by | Keith Miller |
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| Succeeded by | Jay Hammond |
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In office
January 3, 1959 – December 5, 1966 |
| Lieutenant | Hugh Wade |
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| Preceded by | Waino Hendrickson (as Territorial Governor) |
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| Succeeded by | Wally Hickel |
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In office
October 6, 1956 – January 3, 1959 |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
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| Succeeded by | Bob Bartlett (U.S. Senator) |
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| Born | William Allen Egan
(1914-10-08)October 8, 1914
Valdez, Alaska, U.S. |
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| Died | May 6, 1984(1984-05-06) (aged 69)
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Spouse(s) | Neva McKittrick (1940–1984) |
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| Children | 2, including Dennis |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Egan died on May 6, 1984 at the age of 69 from lung cancer in Anchorage, Alaska.[1]
