Lynwood Arnold
American politician (1916–2001)
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Lynwood Arnold (October 6, 1916 – July 11, 2001) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 23rd district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3] He also served as a member for the 9th district of the Florida Senate.[4][5]
- Duval County (1963–1967)
- 23rd district (1967–1970)
Lynwood Arnold | |
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Arnold in 1963 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office November 3, 1970 – November 7, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Slade Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Smathers |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1970 | |
| Succeeded by | John R. Forbes |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 6, 1916 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 2001 (aged 84) Brooksville, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic[1] |
| Alma mater | Stetson University |
Life and career
Arnold was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Stetson University[6] and served in the United States Navy.[7]
In 1963, Arnold was elected to the Florida House of Representatives.[3] In 1967, he was elected as the first representative for the newly-established 23rd district. He served until 1970, when he was succeeded by John R. Forbes.[2][3] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 9th district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1972.[4]
Arnold died in July 2001 in Brooksville, Florida, at the age of 84.[7]
