Richard H. Simpson
American politician
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Richard H. Simpson (January 9,[1] 1905[2] – November 2, 1968) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[3][4]
Preceded byDaniel T. McCarty
Succeeded byEvans Crary
BornJanuary 9, 1905
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 2, 1968 (aged 63)
Richard H. Simpson | |
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Simpson (left) with his wife, 1959 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Jefferson County | |
| In office 1939–1951 | |
| Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1943–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel T. McCarty |
| Succeeded by | Evans Crary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1905 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 2, 1968 (aged 63) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Purdue University University of Florida |
Life and career
Simpson was born in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Georgia Military Academy, Purdue University and the University of Florida.[1]
Simpson served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1939 to 1951.[3][4]
Simpson died on November 2, 1968, at the age of 63.[1]
