Philip C. Sorensen
American politician
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Philip Chaikin Sorensen (August 31, 1933 – February 12, 2017)[1] was an American politician and law professor. He was the 27th lieutenant governor of Nebraska from 1965 to 1967.
August 31, 1933
Philip C. Sorensen | |
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| 27th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 7, 1965 – January 5, 1967 | |
| Governor | Frank B. Morrison |
| Preceded by | Dwight W. Burney |
| Succeeded by | John E. Everroad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Chaikin Sorensen August 31, 1933 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 2017 (aged 83) Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Janice Lichtenberger
(m. 1958) |
| Parent(s) | Christian A. Sorensen Annis Chaikin Sorensen |
| Relatives | Ted Sorensen (brother) |
Early life and education
Sorensen was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is the son of Christian A. Sorensen, a Danish American who was Nebraska Attorney General (1929–33),[2] and Annis (Chaikin) Sorensen, who was of Russian Jewish descent.[3] He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Nebraska. Sorensen was admitted to the bar in Nebraska, Indiana, and Washington.[1]
Political career
Sorensen was elected lieutenant governor in the 1964 election, defeating Republican Charles Thone (who later served in the US Congress and as governor).[4] He then ran for governor in 1966, but was defeated by Republican Norbert Tiemann.[4][5]
Later career
Sorensen became a law professor at the Ohio State University.[6] Courses he taught included: Torts, Business Organizations, Federal Income Tax, Legislation, and Nonprofit Organizations.[7]
Personal life
In 1958, Sorensen married Janice Lichtenberger in Lincoln, Nebraska. They have four children and five grandchildren.
Sorensen, a sculptor for many years, displays his work at somesculpture.com
Sorensen died on February 12, 2017, at home in Columbus, Ohio.[8]
