John N. Dempsey
John Noel Dempsey (January 3, 1915 – July 16, 1989) was an American politician who was the 81st Governor of Connecticut. He was a Democrat, and began his political career at the age of 21 serving on the Putnam City Council. He later served as mayor of Putnam, before being elected to Governor of Connecticut.
John Dempsey | |
|---|---|
| 81st Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office January 21, 1961 – January 6, 1971 | |
| Lieutenant | Anthony J. Armentano Samuel J. Tedesco Fred J. Doocy Attilio R. Frassinelli |
| Preceded by | Abraham Ribicoff |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Meskill |
| 94th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office January 7, 1959 – January 21, 1961 | |
| Governor | Abraham Ribicoff |
| Preceded by | Charles Jewett |
| Succeeded by | Anthony J. Armentano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Noel Dempsey January 3, 1915 Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | July 16, 1989 (aged 74) Killingly, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Frey (m. 1940) |
| Education | Providence College |
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