A. L. Philpott
Albert Lee Philpott (July 29, 1919 – September 28, 1991) was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates for 33 years starting in 1958, and was its Speaker from 1980 until his death.
A. L. Philpott | |
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| 51st Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 9, 1980 – September 28, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | John Warren Cooke |
| Succeeded by | Ford C. Quillen (acting) |
| Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 11, 1978 – January 9, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Thomson |
| Succeeded by | Tom Moss |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th district | |
| In office January 12, 1983 – September 28, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Vance Wilkins Joseph P. Crouch |
| Succeeded by | Ward Armstrong |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 12th district | |
| In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983 Serving with Mary Sue Terry | |
| Preceded by | Joseph P. Crouch |
| Succeeded by | Bob Dobyns |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 13th district | |
| In office January 8, 1958 – January 13, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Stone |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth E. Calvert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Lee Philpott July 29, 1919 Philpott, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 1991 (aged 72) Bassett, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Katherine Spencer |
| Alma mater | University of Richmond |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Unit | United states Army Ordnance Corps Department |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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