Harry Hughes
Harry Roe Hughes (November 13, 1926 – March 13, 2019) was an American politician from the Democratic Party who served as the 57th Governor of Maryland from 1979 to 1987.
Harry Hughes | |
|---|---|
Hughes in 1985 | |
| 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 |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1955–1959 | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1959–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Roe Hughes November 13, 1926 Easton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2019 (aged 92) Denton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Patricia Donoho
(m. 1951; died 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Mount St. Mary's University University of Maryland, College Park (BA) George Washington University (JD) |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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