John deKoven Alsop
John deKoven Alsop (July 4, 1915 – April 6, 2000) was an American soldier, insurance executive, and politician who served in the Connecticut State House of Representatives and was an unsuccessful candidate for the governor of Connecticut in 1958 and 1962, and was known as "one of Connecticut's most influential and colorful Republicans."
John deKoven Alsop | |
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| Member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives | |
| In office 1947–1949 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1915 Avon, Connecticut, US |
| Died | April 6, 2000 (aged 84) Old Saybrook, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Wright Alsop IV Corinne Douglas Robinson |
| Relatives | See Roosevelt family |
| Education | Kingswood School Groton School |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Politician, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
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